A spectacular handmade artisan sterling silver and untreated natural turquoise collar necklace circa 1980.

The turquoise in this necklace is natural turquoise with a spectacular intense color - a vivid turquoise blue with just a hint of green that turquoise is famous for! It is a large cabochon measuring approximately 42.5mm x 20.0mm x 5.9mm and weighing an estimated 32 carats.

This necklace is entirely handmade.

It secures with a box clasp at the back and has hinges at the sides so it can easily be placed on and taken off.

The collar is curved so it sits perfectly on the neckline.

It is marked for sterling silver and tests the same.

The inside circumference of this necklace is approximately 14 7/8" with the measurement from side to side across the neck being 4 3/8".

At the front of the necklace it sits 1 5/8" wide (41mm).

This pieces weighs 115 grams approximately.

It is in good condition ready to gift or to wear.

The photos are part of the description.

We will ship in a presentation box ready for gifting.