Turquoise Sterling silver Pendant- 60 ct Nevada #8

Be prepared for many compliments when you wear this 60 carat Turquoise pendant.  It has various shades of light blues to greenish blues with a golden brown matrix. The backing is solid 20 gauge sterling silver. The stone is set in a scalloped bezel surrounded by bead wire. The design is balanced out with decorative sterling "rain-drops" and 2 small leaves. This pendant is definitely a statement piece. It can be worn with casual or fancy and will hang best on a thick 18-20 inch chain or on a choker.  2.75 inches from top of the bale to the bottom of the pendant (7cm) 1.75 inches at its widest (4.5cm) The bale opening is 8mm to slip on a strong chain.  Fun Fact: It's called "#8" because it was one of the mining claims designated as Claim #8 when the area was first mined for turquoise in Lander County, near Battle Mountain, Nevada.