Salmon-Orange Turquoise Minimalist Gemstone Necklace with Howlite Teardrops

Carefully handcrafted gemstone necklace featuring three howlite teardrop pendants. This gorgeous gemstone necklace is strung with salmon-orange turquoise beads (8mm), tiffany-blue howlite discs (8mm) & slinky steel beads. This minimalist necklace is finished with a silver plated lobster clasp & silver plated findings. This item is boxed and ready to send to its forever home. What you see on this page is what you will receive. Sizes are approximate.
 
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.
 
Howlite has similar benefits to turquoise - used for creativity, calming, and reducing anxiety and tension. It also encourages emotional expression, subtlety and tact, lessoning 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.