925 Sterling Silver Eilat Stone Pendant, Eilat Necklace

High quality colorful 925 sterling silver Eilat stone pendant Stone Name(s): Eilat Stone (king Solomon stone) Israel, its the best quality of stone & work you will own Metal: 925 STERLING SILVER The chain is approx. 16.5 inch The diameter is 0.75 inches perfect as a gift From several mines in Israel came a beautiful stone that is similar to turquoise in many ways. It is called Eilat Stone, named after the locality in which it is found, & is Israel’s national stone. It comes in shades of green & blue. The stones are usually cut as cabochons or tumble polished & incorporated in free-form style into jewelry. Freeform shapes are often utilized to create jewelry that is simultaneously elegant & casual. Eilat stone is chrysocolla that is intermixed with turquoise & a form of malachite. The mine from which this stone comes has been depleted. The city of Eilat is Israel’s southernmost city, The mines from which it came are believed to have been the copper mines of King Salomon. The stone, in fact, is often referred to as “King Solomon Stone.” Attached with a certificate Eilat stone has been used as a turquoise substitute over the years & is sometimes referred to as impure turquoise, a description that does not do justice to its beautiful appearance. Today It is very hard to find quality stones, & the demand for quality stones is very high. The item is packed in a gift box. 925 Sterling Silver Eilat Stone Pendant, Eilat Necklace