Sterling silver pendant with turquoise gemstone

This pendant features a natural turquoise stone set in sterling silver with a decorative bail. Turquoise has been valued for thousands of years across many cultures, particularly among Native American tribes of the Southwest United States, where it has been mined since pre-Columbian times. The distinctive matrix pattern visible in the stone is characteristic of natural turquoise formations. Turquoise jewelry is highly valued by collectors of Native American art, gemstone enthusiasts, and those who appreciate natural stone jewelry. The blue-green color of turquoise is believed to represent the sky and water in many cultures, and the stone is often associated with protection, healing, and good fortune.