Description
This stunning necklace is made with high quality AAA grade natural 6mm blue green Kingman turquoise heishi beads from the Kingman Turquoise Mine in Arizona, and polished black onyx heishi beads highlighted by sterling silver spacer beads giving the piece a finished and polished look. What sets this necklace apart from others is the gorgeous kaleidoscope of blues and greens found in this Kingman turquoise. You can pair this necklace with other turquoise because of the vast array of colors that work together in a symphony throughout the strand. Modeled in 18" length This is a simple streamlined minimalist necklace that you have to handle and wear to appreciate! Wear it layered with other necklaces or simply by itself. Unisex styling perfect for a man or woman. - Not dyed, treated or color enhanced. 100% natural. - Photos taken outside in natural lighting and in a light box. - No filters or color enhancements are added to the photos. The 6mm turquoise heishi beads are strung on strong 49 micro woven stainless steel beading wire with nylon coating. I use only the finest brightly polished sterling silver and gold filled findings. A large clasp that is easy to hold and open completes this necklace. Please select your size and finish from the drop down menu. A 2" necklace extender is included, so you can adjust the necklace and wear it at different lengths. Please message me if you would like the necklace without the extender. A little history about Kingman Turquoise for you :) The Kingman Turquoise Mine is the oldest working mine and highest producing turquoise mine in the world, originally discovered by prehistoric Indians over 1500 years ago. The superior properties of the Kingman turquoise set the standard for quality worldwide, as all turquoise traded is measured against Kingman turquoise as world currencies are measured against the dollar. Kingman Turquoise is known for its beautiful pure turquoise colors ranging from bluish green to sky blue. The many variants of green and blue turquoise are known for the finest matrix patterns of pure turquoise with often little to no markings, webbing, or matrix, making it very valuable and sought after. Kingman Turquoise is mined from the copper rich rock formations of the Kingman Turquoise Mine in Kingman Arizona, which lies along prehistoric Native American trade routes. Natural Kingman Green Turquoise captures the magic and mystery of the ancient Southwest. Turquoise is known to be the purification stone of peace and serenity, a gentle guiding light that inspires self-care and self-confidence. Black onyx is the deep black agate of metamorphic origin that has been treasured for centuries across Asia, North and South America and traded as a precious stone from miners to merchants, Onyx has shaped the fate of many people as a precious trading commodity of abundance and mystical powers across cultures. Black Onyx is the stone that possesses strong character and mystical aura. It embodies powerful vibrations that ignite willpower, focus and strength that push one forward in a positive direction. It activates intuition also known as the third eye chakra. Unisex styling, suitable for a man or woman and would make a perfect gift!