This necklace is made a strand of large natural deep bluish Chinese turquoise nuggets (averaging 25 mm by 20 mm). The nuggets have a lot of interest with all the patterns found in natural turquoise. I have interspersed these beads with turquoise disks making a dramatic necklace. The necklace is 19 1/2” around and is finished with a large 18k gold vermeil 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.