This beautifully unique necklace is made of sterling silver and Colorado Amazonite.  Amazonite is the state gemstone of Colorado and found in the Pikes Peak region.   

The pendant is 1 1/8 " long and comes with a sterling chain.  The stone is turquoise in color with soft white waves throughout.  

Amazonite is believed to have been made into jewelry since the 10^th Century BC and has been found in Ancient Egypt in the treasures of Tutankhamen. 

It is in the feldspar family and a 6- 6.5 on the Mohs hardness scale.   Caring for this gemstone is simply with soap and water and a soft cloth.  Don’t use harsh chemicals on it. 

This was handmade by our jeweler and silversmith, Mark Nelson in our Colorado studio.  There are matching earrings and a ring.  Additional pieces can be ordered as supplies last.