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Gemstone Sterling Silver Cross 16" Necklace
Express yourself in full color with this sterling silver gemstone cross necklace. Choose turquoise (stabilized turquoise) or multi (stabilized turquoise, gaspeite and dyed red quartz) to complete your look. Vibrant freeform and round cabochons are bezel set with milgrain framing to create the length of necklace and cross drop. The necklace fastens using a lobster claw clasp. Other details about this sterling silver cross necklace include: Necklace measures approximately 16" Length plus 2" extender x 9/16" Width Cross measures approximately 2" Length x 1-1/2" Width Stamped .925 BoxedAbout stabilized turquoise..Moisture, skin oils and environmental factors can change the color of turquoise jewelry if left untreated. But stabilizing turquoise helps preserve the stone's normal color. Natural, mined turquoise nuggets are heated at a very low temperature for about a week, slowly drawing out moisture without damaging the texture. The stones are then placed into acrylic or polymer chemicals to replace water molecules. This stabilizes the stone and keeps its loveliness and value intact.
