Arizona Night is a 3 strand necklace celebrating the nights I've spent in Sedona, Flagstaff, Tuscon and Phoenix over the years when the nights are so dark but the memories of the magic of Turquoise is everywhere! The black matrix in the Turquoise drop gave me my color palette! The shortest strand is 17 1/4 inches long and the longest without the drop is 20 inches long. The drop is about 2 1/2 inches long. Wow! What a powerful piece of Turquoise.

It's said that Turquoise brings in the Wisdom of the Ancient Ones to those who wear it! It's December's birthstone, but I think we all can wear Turquoise. charmsoflight.com says, "Turquoise is a purification stone. It dispels negative energy and can be worn to protect against outside influences or pollutants in the atmosphere. Turquoise balances and aligns all the chakras, stabilizing mood swings and instilling inner calm. It is excellent for depression and exhaustion, it also has the power to prevent panic attacks. Turquoise promotes self-realization and assists creative problem solving. It is a symbol of friendship, and stimulates romantic love.

Turquoise aids in the absorption of nutrients, enhances the immune system, stimulates the regeneration of tissue, and heals the whole body. It contains anti-inflammatory and detoxifying effects, and alleviates cramps and pain. Turquoise purifies lungs, soothes and clears sore throats, and heals the eyes, including cataracts. It neutralizes over-acidity, benefits rheumatism, gout, stomach problems, and viral infections."

"Obsidian is truth-enhancing. A strongly protective stone, it forms a shield against negativity. It blocks psychic attack and absorbs negative energies from the environment. Obsidian draws out mental stress and tension. It stimulates growth on all levels, urging exploration of the unknown and opening new horizons. Brings clarity to the mind and clears confusion. Helps you to know who you truly are. Obsidian dissolves emotional blockages and ancient traumas. Promotes qualities of compassion and strength.

Obsidian aids the digestion and detoxifies. It reduces arthritis pain, joint problems and cramps. Warms the extremities."