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Oval Blue Turquoise with a golden matrix is from Kingman, Arizona. The stone is 33mm by 29 mm and 5mm thick. It is set in sterling silver handmade pendant. I handmade each piece of this pendant, the bezel, bail, and mounting.

* The total size of pendant from bottom to top of bail is 2 ¼ inches by 1 ¼ inches.
* The stone is 33mm by 29 mm and 5mm thick.
* The sterling bail is 8mm by 12mm in size and can accommodate a large chain or slide.
* The handmade bezel is a step bezel design and soldered onto a handmade sterling setting.
* I soldered to the bottom of the pendant, three 7mm Cactus sterling silver flower charms.
* A small window opening at the back of the pendant (see photo) allows the back of the stone to be visible revealing more of this beautiful golden matrix.
* This is the natural color of this turquoise gemstone.
* This is a stunning turquoise piece for those who love this stone.
* The setting is thick enough so that the turquoise does not touch the skin; natural turquoise has a tendency to absorb skin oil and thus changing the color of the turquoise.

You may be interested in the following information regarding turquoise:
The chemical term used for a Turquoise gemstone is hydrated copper aluminum phosphate. It is a hydrated phosphate mineral and is used to make cabochons, beads and carvings. Turquoise is somewhat a soft material (5-6 Mhos hardness) and is vulnerable to scratching. But despite its relative softness it is used for jewelry making like earrings, rings, bracelets, pendants, beaded jewelry.

Natural turquoise is porous and can absorb body oil when worn next to the skin, and this sometimes can cause a change in color from blue to green. Be sure to keep perfume, hairspray, sunscreen, and other cosmetics from coming in contacting with this stone since this may change the color. Apply hairspray, perfume, etc. before putting on your turquoise stone.

Turquoise should be stored separately from harder gemstones which can scratch it. Place in a plastic bag or small gift box and place in your jewelry box.

Do not use an ultrasonic or steam cleaner on turquoise or abrasive chemical cleaners. Do not dip in silver dipping solutions. Do not soak in water. It is safest to clean turquoise using a damp soft cloth with a little mild soap (Ivory soap is good because it doesn't have any heavy perfumes or oils).

You can use a silver polishing cloth to clean any sterling silver metal that the stone is set in. (polishing clothes can be found at local jewelry stores).

I love turquoise and sterling, and the little cactus flowers reminds me of when I visited Arizona.

Turquoise, sterling, bail, cactus flower charms, sterling bezel, sterling mounting

REFUNDS/EXCHANGES:
DianesDangles wants you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If for any reason you're not, send it back for an exchange or full refund of the purchase price. Please contact me to let me know that you would like a return or exchange dianesdangles@peoplepc.com.

Items must be mailed back to me in its original condition. The shipping charges for returning items for a refund or exchange will be the responsibility of the buyer. Once I receive the item a full refund will be issued.

Exchanges can also be made. The cost of the original item (minus shipping costs) can be credited towards a new item(s). Items must be mailed back to me in their original condition. The shipping charges for mailing back the original item is the responsibility of the buyer. I will cover shipping costs for mailing out your new item.

LIFETIME GUARANTEE ON REPAIRS: Also, repairs can be made to your piece if you find you would like to shorten or lengthen your bracelet, necklace, or earrings or need a repair of a different kind. Just email me with your request and mail the item to me; you pay for shipping charges, I cover the shipping costs to mail your piece back to you. There is no charge for this repair service.

SHIPPING: USPS First Class with delivery confirmation. Shipment of your products are done within 1-2 days of receiving your order. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at dianesdangles@peoplepc.com