Cerillos is a 2 strand Turquoise and Delica Glass spacer bead necklace with a Sterling Silver toggle clasp. It's named for both the sweet little NM town and the main drag through Santa Fe. The interesting shapes and shades of greens of the larger beads remind me of the Junipers, Sage and Pinions dotting the arroyos.

Turquoise is December's birthstone. It's also a very highly regarded gemstone for it's healing properties. Some believe that when you wear Turquoise you are bringing in the Wisdom of the Ancient Ones! According to charmsoflight.com, "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, stabilising 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-realisation 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 neutralises over-acidity, benefits rheumatism, gout, stomach problems, and viral infections."

I love Turquoise for so many reasons, but one of the best things about it is it's ability to look great on all skin tones! This necklace's short strand is 16 1/2 inches long and the longer one is 17 1/2 inches long. If you'd prefer a longer length, just email me and I'll alter it for you!