Sterling Silver Turquoise Opal Star Pendant PO16

Solid sterling silver Turquoise Star pendant measures 15/16” from the top of the bale to the bottom of the star and is 5/8" across. This Turquoise pendant is inlaid with genuine Turquoise and Cultured Opal and includes an 18” sterling plated chain.

turquoise especially in Arizona and Nevada.

The use of turquoise by Native Americans began about 1000 years ago when turquoise was found in Mount Chalchihuitl in present day New Mexico. While turquoise was used for centuries by the ancient Pueblo peoples, the silver-and-turquoise jewelry style known today was developed by Navajo artists in the late 1800’s. Pueblo and Navajo artists still use turquoise in traditional and modern turquoise jewelry.