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Turquoise (American; rare) – American turquoise, primarily from the Southwest, is considered the most valuable Turquoise variety globally and prized for its natural beauty, unique matrix patterns, and cultural significance in Native American jewelry. The earliest known turquoise was mined and used approximately 2,300 years ago by the Hohokam and Anasazi people in what is now the Cerrillos and Burro Mountains of New Mexico and Kingman and Morenci mines of Arizona. Turquoise bead-making, mosaic inlay, and stone cutting techniques continue to be practiced and passed down through generations of Native Americans and renowned around the world. Turquoise is one of December’s birthstones and considered a sacred and protective stone around the world.
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 viewing 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 fine 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.