FREE: New Turquoise & Sterling Silver Pendant

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This is a big, beautiful turquoise & sterling silver pendant. It is stamped .925. It measures from the top of the pendant to the bottom 3" X 1 1/2". Beautiful cut work in the pendant. If this one gets good bids I'll list another one. One picture is of the front and the other is the back.

Turquoise is the one of the official birth stones for the month of December. The name turquoise is apparently related to the fact that is was brought to Europe from the Eastern Mediterranean by Levantine traders, more commonly known as Turks. Its been used as a valuable ornament for ages and was used by the Egyptians thousands of years ago. The color is, of course, turquoise, but its range of color varies from green and greenish blue to sky blue shades.

Folklore, Legend, and Healing Properties:
Turquoise attracts money, success and love. Its powers include protection, healing, courage, friendship, and luck. Relaxes the mind, and eases mental tension.
Turquoise is sacred to many Native American's and was carved in the shape of animals and birds. These carvings were placed in the Indians tombs to attract beneficial spirits and to guard the dead. Turquoise was also used by medicine men for healing and by warriors who fixed turquoise to the end of their bows to insure accurate shots.