SOLD!!! In the spirit of the Southwest, this graduated Turquoise rondelle and Sterling Silver rondelle necklace is called Mountain View. From this mesa, we can see mountains all around us. These Turquoise beads remind me of all of the shades of green, tan, brown and copper colors of this landscape. Mountain View is finished with Delica glass spacer beads and an adjustable Sterling Silver toggle clasp. That toggle allow the necklace to go from 18.5 inches to 19.25 inches making it very versatile!

The Sterling Silver rondelles give this otherwise classic southwestern styled necklace a little contemporary flair!

December's birthstone is Turquoise, but we can all enjoy the beauty and benefits of wearing Turquoise. According to firemountaingems.com, "Turquoise, a stone ranging in color from blue to green to yellow, is filled with wonderful patterns of brown and black matrix that are composed mainly of copper deposits. Although turquoise has captivated man's imagination for centuries, no one is sure exactly when it was discovered. It is believed that prehistoric people used and prized it for its blue-green colors because carved pieces have been found in burial and archeological sites spanning the globe.

The beauty and history of turquoise is hard to match! Steeped in history and intrigue, it is truly a captivating stone. It has been used in religion, art, trade, treaty negotiations and of course as treasured jewelry to many kingdoms and peoples. Whether you study ancient Egyptians, Chinese Dynasties, Aztec Mythology or Native American people, it seems clear that turquoise has always been and always will be considered a stone of life, beauty and good fortune.

Turquoise is one of the official birthstones for the month of December, and is heralded as the stone of communication. It encourages enthusiasm, thus inspiring new projects and bringing to light undiscovered artistic abilities. Turquoise also provides understanding and encourages attention to detail while attracting prosperity and success.

The sprawling lines of coppery matrix provide a large amount of energy to its wearer. This may be one reason why the stone has long been prized as a powerful talisman with healing properties. It is believed that turquoise can help balance the blue throat chakra, enhancing the ability to communicate while increasing resistance to viruses, helping to relieve sore throats and allergies."

It's long enough for most people and certainly is a unisex style too. It's said by some that Turquoise brings the "Wisdom of the Ancient Ones" to those who wear it!