Vintage Turquoise Bead Necklace and Drop Earrings, Native American Jewelry DESCRIPTION Native American Turquoise Bead Necklace measures 20 inches and weighs 26 grams. The turquoise beads are graduated with smaller discs towards the ends. The origin may be either Navajo or Heishi. The length is longer than many turquoise necklaces we're familiar with. The turquoise beads have variation in the color in each small, hand cut and hand rolled discs, but mostly the color is green to bllue green with some pieces darker and some brown. Silver colored beads finish at the ends with an unusual clasp. The turquoise dangle earings are made from rough cut turquoise nuggets that match the turquoise disc necklace. Each earring has a single short strand of turquoise nuggets that drops 1.75" each. Silver post backs. Boho hippie look, South Western Style CONDITION This turquoise bead necklace is vintage, pre-owned in very good condition. Some beads may have small divots from age and wear. The necklace is tightly strung with no gaps from stretching. We do our best to identify items and their condition but are not experts in all areas. Please review the photos and description carefully. Please contact the Seller prior to purchase if you have questions or need additional photos. There are no returns or exchanges after purchase. SHIPPING We carefully pack items to avoid damage during shipping. We typically ship within 2-3 business days. We do our best to estimate the cost to pack, insure and ship items. We can, upon request, return excess S&H greater than $2.00 for US Customers. Please contact the Seller prior to purchasing if you need expedited shipping or a quote for multi-item purchase combined shipping rates. ADDITIONAL INFO Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminium, with the chemical formula CuAl 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8·4H 2O. It is rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gemstone for millennia due to its hue. People everywhere have cherished turquoise, whether used as a decorative or protective amulet, a horse protector, or rain bringer. The blue stone with the cheeriness of the sunny sky has always been foremost a symbol of hope.