MATERIALS:

Sterling Silver, Malachite, and real Chrysocolla.

MEASUREMENTS:

Necklace measures approximately 19-1/8" long. The pendant measures 2-1/4" long and 1" wide. The necklace weighs 69.9 grams.

DESCRIPTION: 

There is nothing at all average about this beautiful necklace and pendant set! In this Native American jewelry set, the pendant is hand crafted out of authentic sterling silver and real Chrysocolla stone. The stone is gently set in a hand cut bezel. The necklace may be worn with or without the pendant. The pendant is stamped sterling and hallmarked by the artist. The necklace is hand strung out of genuine sterling silver and Malachite beads. The necklace consists of: 2-mm silver round beads and 7-mm Malachite round beads. Each end of the necklace is completed with a silver cone and bead for an elegant finish. The cones are stamped sterling.

Malachite is famous for its radial banding and deep green color. Popular today for use in Southwestern style jewelry, malachite was also popular in the past with the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. It was worn as a good luck charm to keep away danger and illness. It is believed to balance and stabilize ones emotions.