There were few materials valued more than turquoise during the reign of the Aztec Empire. The Spanish were obsessed with silver and gold, but the people of Montezuma felt a deeply spiritual connection to these cool blue stones. They used turquoise in ceremonial masks, jewelry and sacred artwork. For them, each piece held the magic of the gods. Looking closely at the unique stones that make up our Turquoise Necklace, it's easy to see why they held it in such high esteem. Our double-strand necklace features various shapes from smooth spheres and tumbled beads to naturally rough stones and faceted globes. Each piece of stabilized blue-green turqouise features "spider lines," natural cracks that gracefully criss-cross the surface. Between the stones are decorative spacers of granulated .925 sterling silver beads. The 26" necklace secures with a sterling silver clasp. Fit for ancient Aztec royalty and stunning on any occasion.