The Neytiri Lone Mountain Turquoise & Spiny Oyster Necklace

I have to admit, I'm a bit obsessed with this necklace. The turquoise pillow pendant, the ruggedness of the nugget beads, and the contrast of the Spiny Oyster against the blue-green hue of the turquoise. The gold filled beads and carabiner clasp add a touch of gloss to a natural look, making this piece an instant classic. Each bead is hand-knotted, so that the piece will last a lifetime with loving care. And, it looks great on - the lower parts of the strand hit the collarbone, so that the pendant displays proudly on the sternum. This is a piece for evoking power, self-confidence, inner calm & peace, and creativity.

All of the materials used in this handcrafted, one-of-a-kind piece are genuine and high-quality. The gold will not tarnish, and most importantly, the minerals are real and from the earth. They are special and the reason this piece exists: to celebrate the intersection of nature and design.

Stones
Spiny Oyster is harvested by hand in the Sea of Cortez in Mexico and has been used in Zuni, Pueblo, and Navajo jewelry for centuries. Sunlight Silver notes that archaeologists have found pieces made with spiny oyster that date back as far as 6,000 BCE. In meditation, Spiny Oyster is used to manifest protection and strength. Turquoise is a Favorite gemstone, present in many of my designs. It's is a cryptocrystalline mineral, forming in large masses or nuggets, with a waxy to sub-vitreous (almost shiny) luster. The blue-green hues are produced through idiochromatic copper and iron impurities. A fragile and high-needs mineral, turquoise should always be wiped clean after wear and kept out of the sunlight for extended periods of time.

Care
• NOTE: Turquoise needs special care to maintain its beautiful color and luster. Follow the guidelines below, and you'll love this piece for years.
• Take off before showering, swimming, and sleeping, to preserve the life of the pieces
• Store in a soft cloth bag in a jewelry box
• Clean gently with a soft jewelry cloth 1-2x per year or more, depending on how often they are worn

Details
Length: 16"
Lone Mountain Turquoise Nugget Beads
Spiny Oyster Rondelle Beads
Gold Filled Round Beads
Pillow-Shaped Turquoise & Spiny Oyster Pendant with Gold Filled Roundel and Headpin
Gold Filled Easy Push Carabiner Clasp System

Only 1 available