This Carnelian and Turquoise 3 strand necklace is simply titled, Southwestern! It's got the feel and color combination of anywhere from Texas to southern California and everywhere in between and north to Montana!!

I used 4 shapes and sizes of Turquoise and 2 shapes and sizes of Carnelian. The necklace is finished with a silver plated brass flower slide and lock clasp. The bracelet has a Sterling Silver toggle clasp and I used Delica Glass spacer beads on both pieces.

The short strand of the necklace is 17 1/2 inches and the longest strand is 20 1/2 inches long. Turquoise is the birthstone for December, but everyone can wear it! It's said the wearing Turquoise brings in the Wisdom of the Ancient Ones to those who wear it!

According to charmsoflight.com, "A stabilizing stone, Carnelian restores vitality and motivation, and stimulates creativity. It gives courage, promotes positive life choices, dispels apathy and motivates for success. Carnelian is useful for overcoming abuse of any kind. It helps in trusting yourself and your perceptions. It overcomes negative conditioning and encourages steadfastness. Carnelian improves analytic abilities and clarifies perception. It sharpens concentration and dispels mental lethargy. Protects against envy, rage and resentment. Calms anger, banishes emotional negativity and replaces it with a love of life. Carnelian boosts fertility and stimulates sexuality.

Carnelian treats lower back problems, rheumatism, arthritis, neuralgia and depression. It regulates the kidneys, and accelerates healing in bones and ligaments. Improves vitamin and mineral absorption and ensures good blood supply to organs and tissues."

"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."

Southwestern lovely and also extremely powerful and could be quite beneficial!