Natural Arizona Turquoise Graduated Faceted Disc Strand 10mm the sky-blue gemstones were earlier

the sky-blue gemstones were earlier worn round the neck or wrist as protection against unnatural death

Strung on a cotton cord in the same configuration as found in Mali years ago

Mid 20th Century (1940-60)

knowing he is a 'righteous and holy man'

Buffalo Horn Graduated Rounds Necklace

Natural Arizona Turquoise Graduated Faceted Disc Strand 10mm the sky-blue gemstones were earlierNatural Arizona Turquoise precision faceted disc shapes Strand is approximately 16" length Graduated size beads range 8 13mm wide and approximately 3 5mm thick Turquoise is an opaque gemstone with rich color variations from green and greenish blue to bright sky blue shades. Turquoise has been an important gemstone in many cultures for thousands of years. The name turquoise is said to have originated when was gem was first brought to Europe by traders