Capture the southwestern spirit with this unique turquoise necklace. Great for men and women alike. Wear it alone or layered with other necklaces. Turquoise is a December birthstone, and is a gift for your 6th and 11th anniversary. A genuine turquoise from the famous Sleeping Beauty Mine in Arizona turned into a pendant. The turquoise nugget has a beautiful blue color with lighter and darker areas, as well as some host rock. As a tribute to natures great creations this turquoise was left all natural in color and shape with an irregular surface and shape. The bail is made from sterling silver, dark oxidized. The turquoise can move freely on the bail so it always hangs perfectly around the neck. >> You will receive the very same pendant shown in the photos, in an elegant jewelry box and ready to be given as a gift. ~ turquoise from the Sleeping Beauty Mine in Arizona, USA The Sleeping Beauty Mine was famous for the unique color and quality of the turquoise mined. Mined for gold and copper in the 1900's the Sleeping Beauty Mine was one of the most important mines for turquoise in the USA. The mine stopped turquoise mining in August 2012, thus the price for this turquoise has risen dramatically. Its pure color and natural strength, which requires mostly no stabilization or treatment, make it one of the most prized forms of turquoise for jewelry. ~