Turquoise Heishi is a 16 3/4 inch long all Turquoise heishi beads with 5 Sterling Silver spacer beads and a silver filled round toggle clasp. I also used some Delica Glass spacer beads at the ends.

This is a classic look with a nod to the tradition of using silver with Turquoise. It's more rustic in nature because of the heishi beads, but I really like the slightly different sizes, colors and textures of these beads! December's birthstone is Turquoise, but we can all enjoy it's beauty! Some believe the the "Wisdom of the Ancient Ones" comes to those who wear 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."

Turquoise Heishi really can bring you a lot of style, fun and potential healing energy too!