Necklace Details
Turquoise (Mexican; rare; old stock) – Turquoise has been mined in Mexico for nearly 4,000 years, with a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations like the Aztecs and Toltecs. The most famous Mexican Turquoise comes from the Campitos Mine, Sonora, and Baja California. And, archaeological evidence shows significant trade between ancient Mexican peoples and Native American turquoise miners in the Southwest US. 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.