Give simple separates a glamorous makeover with this striking turquoise and sterling necklace. Add a bolt of color to a simple black dress or wear this eclectic accent over a crisp white shirt for an elegant contrast.

What is Turquoise? Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminium, with the chemical formula CuAl64(OH)8·4. It is rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gem and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue

Turquoise is the December Birthstone (Sagittarius)

Treatment of turquoise:  Most of the turquoise found in today's jewelry has been treated or enhanced in some way, and there's nothing wrong with that. If jewelry designers had to rely on only high quality, natural stones, high prices would prohibit many of us from owning any turquoise at all. If your expectations are any different please do not bid.

• • • Black matrix may be iron pyrite
    • Yellow matrix could be rhyolite
    • Brown is probably iron oxide
    • The term spider webbing refers to stones with thin lines of matrix distributed throughout them

• • The handcrafted nature of this product will produce differences in design and sizing (f.ex. not all stones are the same, etc). Variations will occur from piece to piece adding to its unique qualities. The stones all have their unique inclusions and colorings, they are not symmetrical and vary in size.
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  • Made exclusively in for TIMELESS PIECES
    
     

Please make sure this is EXACTLY what you/the intended gift recipient want. Our ultimate goal is to make our customers happy, but oursales are not trial and errorsales for you to find out if you "might" like the item or if the item suits you or suits the intended gift recipient. If that is your intent, please shop at a department store with a liberal return policy. ALL OUR SALES ARE FINAL!

• Material:
  • Turquoise beads
  • Spider webbing throughout the beads (please see close-ups)
  • Beads vary (slightly) in size - we have attached many pictures and show close ups 
  • Sterling silver hook closure
  • Total weight of the necklace:

Please note: This necklace is handcrafted in Jaipur, India, the gem cutting capital of the world. The necklace is not mass produced and is not sold according to the grading of the stones but as a unique designer item.

• Additional information and full disclosure: Treatments of stones:
  

  Treatment and Enhancement Guide:

  Most items that we come into contact with every day have been treated in some way; clothes have been dyed, houses have been painted, and most wood has been pressure treated. Gemstones are not any different. When a gemstone is forming deep within the earth, natural heating and pressure occur. In order to bring more gemstones to the public, many companies continue that process with additional heating, pressure, or other treatment techniques. Without treatment techniques, only the very, very wealthy would be able to afford the wide range of colored gemstones created by nature. It is estimated that up to 80% of all gemstones have been treated in some way. (copied: American Gem Trade Association's Gemstone Enhancement Manual, Edition 6.1 June, 1997, which is the industry standard for disclosure to consumers

• Colors:
  • "Blue-ish" green or "Green-ish" blue with spider webbing (black, brown, yellow matrix)
  • A word about colors: We try our very best to capture the exact color of the item we are selling. Our computer screens are carefully calibrated (via a software called Spyder3 Eli*te) and re-calibrated monthly. We cannot be responsible how the color translates on your screen or how you might interpret the shade(s). There are literally 1000s of variations of blue, green, etc

This is the best we can describe these colors. It is not our fault if you interpreted the colors differently or if the colors don't suit you.

The visual sensation of color is very subjective. Each person experiences the sensation of color differently because many variables influence our color perception. Even if we did all see color the same way, we would still interpret and describe it differently based upon our individual life experience.

Disclaimer: On some computer screens colors MAY appear differently. This is due to the color calibration on your monitor and your Internet Browser. We disclaim all responsibility!

• Measurements: Measurements are taken to the best of our abilities and are ALWAYS approximate
  • Heavy and long necklace
  • 138 (one hundred and thirty-eight) round beads  - 69 (sixty-nine) in each row
  • Stones vary (slightly) in size approx. 0.3-0.32" or 0,76cm
  • TOTAL length of necklace including hook closure approx. 35.2" or 89,40 cm
  • Necklace hangs (drops) approx. 17.5" or 44,45 cm (again necklace is heavy and long and might not be suitable for a small petite body)
  • Length of the necklace is NOT adjustable
  • Weight of the necklace approx. 11.4 oz or 323 grams (on our scale)
  • The photos may make this item appear smaller or larger than it really is. To confirm sizing, we recommend drawing the dimensions on a piece of paper. Measurements are clearly stated!

Our mannequin measures 5.8" (1.75 m), is a SMALL size US 6  and is a lifeless object without any body flaws. Item might or might not look or drape the same on you. We decline all responsibility!

• Condition:
   
  • The handcrafted nature of this product will produce differences in design and sizing (f.ex. not all stones are the same, etc). Variations will occur from piece to piece adding to its unique qualities. The stones all have their unique inclusions and colorings (spider webbing, irregularities, etc.)  they are not symmetrical and vary in size. If your expectations are any different PLEASE DO NOT BID.
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  • Our Eye Candy collection is sold in boutiques in Europe and Asia
  • Necklace is new and comes in a box with ribbon
  • NECKLACE IS SOLD AS-IS and all SALES ARE FINAL
  • All sales final = no returns, no exchanges, no additional discounts, no merchandise credit and no buyer's remorse
  • If you disagree with any part of our terms and conditions (i.e. all sales final, etc.) PLEASE DO NOT BID!

We have many other designer items (bags, shoes and accessories) listed - pls check our other items! and also have a look in our Timeless Pieces store