Minimalist Turquoise Howlite Chip Collar Necklace with Antique Silver

Carefully handcrafted turquoise  howlite semi-precious gemstone collar necklace featuring antique silver 4mm beads. It measures 14 inches long and sits just above the collarbone, but can be extended to make a chocker necklacle at 16 inches long. This simple minimalist necklace is finished with an extendable silver plated lobster clasp and silver plated findings.  This stylish necklace is great for layering with other necklaces. This item is boxed and ready to send to its forever home. Sizes are approximate.
 
Howlite has similar benefits to turquoise - used for creativity, calming, and reducing anxiety and tension. It also encourages emotional expression, subtlety and tact, reducing rudeness. As well as helping to eliminate pain, stress and rage. A simple and gentle stone that aids sleep and helps to bring back wisdom from the dream state. Assists in loosening and dispersing muscular tension.
 
Turquoise is a soft, opaque gemstone, formed by volcanic rock reacting to copper deposits brought by water. Colour ranges from blue-green, to yellow-green with grey, black or brown veining. Most non-green turquoise these days is dyed. As genuine turquoise is expensive, reconstituted turquoise is common - crafted from real turquoise chips fused with other stones to cut cost. Turquoise is the birthstone for December.

Turquoise has been found in 5,000-year-old Egyptian tombs and the Tibetans used it as currency centuries ago. North Africa and the Middle East hold large deposits, but most turquoise today originates from Burma and is carved in China. Turquoise didn't reach Europe until the crusades when the name originated, meaning Turkish stone.
 
Benefits:
Ancient doctors thought turquoise prevented injury and ground it into a powder to cure stomach disorders, internal bleeding, and insect bites. Turquoise has always been used to protect the wearer from danger, attract wealth, and warn as a talisman or good luck charm. Some believe it will fade when danger or illness is near, or a lover is unfaithful. Its also said to protect against pollution and strengthen the body.
 
Looking after:
Turquoise is porous, so contact with liquids, oils or even perspiration should be avoided. This is why its often impregnated with plastic, colourless oil or wax to improve colour and durability. Jewellery should be removed before washing. Untreated turquoise will eventually turn green.