The combination of Turquoise, Black Onyx, Freshwater Pearls & Sterling Silver is truly striking. This is my absolute favorite necklace, I wear it all the time. A great piece to build your outfit around. The bead strand is finished off with a Sterling Silver lobster claw clasp. Turquoise is one of the official birthstones for the month of December. The beauty & history of turquoise is hard to match! Steeped in history & intrigue, it is truly a captivating stone. It has been used in religion, art, trade, treaty negotiations & of course jewelry. A stone of life, beauty, & good fortune. Heralded as the stone of communication, it is thought to improve understanding & encourage attention to detail while attracting prosperity & success. Onyx is the birthstone for February, symbolizing relaxation & comfort. Onyx is a form of chalcedony, which is a microcrystalline quartz. It is formed in the gas cavities of lava. Its multi-layering is similar to that of agates. When the stone has a black base & a white upper layer, it’s called onyx. (Black onyx is uniformly black chalcedony.) Black onyx has been associated with regeneration & new beginnings. It is said to be useful in fighting basic fears & in helping to create the opportunity to move beyond bad relationshipsand to heal old emotional wounds. Pearls are the birthstone for June & for the 30th year of marriage, signifying modesty, purity, beauty & happiness. The inner glow (orient) of pearls is thought to tap inner-wisdom & nurture love. Pearls are also believed to signify innocence & faith. Pearls are soft & should be treated delicately. Never use ultrasonic cleaners or steamers. It is 16 1/4 inches. It will be shipped to you gift wrapped ready for giving or just to make your day extra special. If you’d like me to include a personal message from you, please leave me a note at checkout, I’d be happy to include a handwritten note with the gift. Black Onyx Necklace, Turquoise Freshwater Pearl Sterling Silver February June December Birthstone
