This dramatic necklace is crafted with AAA Grade 6mm brilliant blue natural Kingman turquoise beads from the Kingman Turquoise mine in Kingman Arizona, and 8mm all natural red spiny oyster beads. The necklace is assembled in a graduating wave pattern of beads ranging from the large 9mm center stone down to 5mm sterling silver Native American Navajo Pearls. Modeled is the 18 length. This southwestern inspired design is a carefully crafted blend of materials and all natural colors that will add personality to your casual or formal dress. We promise that you will love and treasure this necklace as a welcomed addition to your life. The turquoise stones are beautiful shades of brilliant blue and green mix, have a superior polish, are perfectly calibrated, and are uniform in size. Not dyed, treated or color enhanced. Photos taken outside in natural lighting and in a light box. No filters or color enhancements are added to the photos. The necklace strung with strong 49 micro woven stainless steel beading wire with nylon coating. I use only the finest brightly polished sterling silver findings. A large clasp that is easy to hold and open completes this necklace. I offer this in lengths; choker 14″ – 28″. 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. Unisex styling, suitable for a man or woman and would make a perfect gift! 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. Spiny oyster has been commonly used in Native American jewelry for thousands of years. It’s multi color varieties are native to the America’s with individual colors being only available from certain areas. The tribal tradesmen from up and down the coasts often traded with spiny oyster as a form of currency. It is said that the combination of all the spiny oyster colors adorned together encompasses mind and spirit while bringing peace and unity. These beautiful Navajo Pearls are sterling silver beads traditionally made by Native American Navajo (Diné) silversmiths. Native American tribes were introduced to the technique of silversmithing by Spanish explorers in the late 1500’s. They then added this newly found craftsmanship to their traditional methods of bead making, leading to what we continue to admire today as sterling silver Navajo desert pearls. What set the Navajo Pearls apart from other beads is the light oxidized finish to the beads that lends character and depth to the finished piece. They are often paired with gemstones or mixed with multiple sizes and shapes to create beautiful patterns from simple to complex. Kingman Turquoise Spiny Oyster Navajo Pearls Necklace, Sterling Silver Red Blue Minimalist Southwestern Healing Modern Gemstone Necklace. Length – custom choice of adjustable chain length. Packaging – comes in gift box with optional personalized note. This necklace is completely handmade and constructed in my studio.