This necklace is made with high quality natural Chinese turquoise barrels (15 mm long by 13 mm wide). I have interspersed these beads with small turquoise round beads to make a very dramatic and gorgeous necklace. The necklace is 19” around. I have finished this necklace with an large 14k gold clasp.

Turquoise is the birthstone of December as well as the zodiacal stone for Sagittarius. It is believed to attract wealth, love and power. Chinese turquoise is known for its variation of color variation as wells as the beautiful patterns on the stones. The colors can range from a deep blue green to a green and even a brown. It often has patterns of brown or black in the natural stone. Jewelry made using Chinese turquoise can be worn with many colors and styles. The beautiful rich colors of the stones makes for a very dramatic piece of jewelry and a fashion statement. Turquoise is always in fashion throughout the seasons and over the years.