Necklace Details
Turquoise (Dry Creek; rare; old stock) – Turquoise has been mined in Lander County, Nevada since prehistoric times. Dry Creek Turquoise was discovered in 1993 by a member of the Bands of the Western Shoshone on the Battle Mountain Reservation; to date, no other vein of this turquoise has been discovered worldwide. Known for its unique and rare pale shades, this stone forms in areas with low concentrations of copper and aluminum which give most Turquoise its vibrant colors. Not mined since the 1990s, Dry Creek Turquoise is one of the most sought-after and valuable varieties due to significant scarcity. Turquoise is one of December’s birthstones and considered a sacred and protective stone around the world.
Aquamarine – Aquamarine was first recorded more than 4,000 years ago, and ancient texts have identified it as the treasure of mermaids. Its serene color invokes the tranquility of the ocean, and it is considered a protective and healing stone that promotes courage, vitality, and serenity. The largest faceted Aquamarine in the world (10,363 carats!) is housed at the Smithsonian. Appearing on the inaugural standardized birthstone list in 1912, Aquamarine is one of March’s birthstones and given as a 19th anniversary gift.
Swarovski Crystal (Austria) – Swarovski was founded in 1895 following Daniel Swarovski’s invention of the world’s first electric-powered crystal cutting machine and lexicon of crystal cuts that produced a new level of crystal clarity. After visiting the Northern Lights, he partnered with Dior to create his famous Aurora Borealis, or AB, coating, a very thin layer of gold applied to half of a crystal’s facets to create an iridescent, shimmering effect. Today, Swarovski Crystals provide the sparkle for Beyonce and Taylor Swift’s concerts, most notably with 250,000 crystals on Beyonce’s red catsuit (Cowboy Carter Tour) and more than 5,000 on Taylor Swift’s guitar (Eras Tour), now housed at the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum.
Sterling Silver – Silver is considered a precious metal and, because of its durability, a tangible representation of lasting love and family bonds. It is also believed to strengthen emotional, mental, and physical well-being by promoting inner peace, alleviating stress and anxiety, and warding off negative energy. Wearing or carrying sterling silver serves as a personal talisman, enhancing one's inner strength and resilience. Silver is given as a 25th anniversary gift.