Graduated Turquoise Nugget Bead Necklace

Green and Aqua Turquoise large Nugget beaded necklace, with a large sterling silver clasp. 18.5" long. Graduated nuggets vary roughly from 16mm at smallest point - 27mm at largest point. 149g.

Turquoise was one of the earliest gems to be used by humans for ornamentation. Color can range from bright blue to grayish green, with a waxy luster. Mined throughout the world, turquoise is often chalky and therefore stabilized in a hardening process.

Chemical composition: Cu(Al,Fe³⁺)₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ 4H₂O; Hardness: 5-6

Known as the “Vision Quest Stone,” Turquoise aids one in attuning with higher planes, giving strength and protection during vision quests and astral travel. Also useful for balancing male/female energies within oneself and enhancing the clarity of communication both written and oral.