Turquoise Sterling Silver Pendant.

This pendant is a true one of a kind. This one is full of natural character. The center prominently features a large cabochon of genuine Turquoise. This fine piece of jewelry was hand made out of shimmering Sterling Silver for an attractive high shine. It comes with a complimentary chain. This pendant is is roughly 1-3/8" long. Stamped Sterling. Turquoise stones may slightly vary. You'll be getting one from the group of hand made Turquoise pendants pictured below.

Turquoise is a valuable mineral and is possibly the most valuable, non-transparent mineral in the jewelry trade. It has been mined for eons since at least 6000 BC. by early Egyptians. Its history also includes beautiful ornamental creations by Native Americans and Persians. Its popularity is still quite strong today. Although crystals of any size are rare, some small crystals have been found in Virginia and elsewhere. Most specimens are crypto crystalline, meaning that the crystals could only be seen by a microscope. The finest turquoise comes from Iran but is challenged by some southwestern United States specimens. The name comes from a French word, which means stone of Turkey, from where Persian material passed on its way to Europe.