Flower power! Oxidized sterling silver 13mm reconstituted turquoise flower pendant. Center turquoise is 2.5mm and outer pieces are 3.5mm x 2mm. Pendant has a hanging length of 20mm. ABOUT TURQUOISE - December's original birthstone, turquoise has always been valued as an ornametal gem and a symbol of male power. in 1609, it was so highly thought of by men that no man would be without it. Turquoise is thought to bring wisdom, luck and protection to anyone who possesses it. Turquoise has long been associated with religions in cultures spanning the globe, in ancient Egypt, Persia, China and the Americas. Among North American Indian tribes, turquoise has been viewed as a male stone of power and the Apaches believed that it could be found in the damp ground at the end of the rainbow. Turquoise is said to attract prosperity and success and has long been prized as a powerful talisman with healing properties. Share the story of this "power" gemstone and then give a ring with a turquoise setting on the outset of a new job, or give a turquoise and gold necklace to a dear friend recovering from an injury.
