This is an absolutely stunning genuine turquoise toggle necklace!  It consists of grade B turquoise chips, and a pendant made of African Turquoise (aka African Jasper) with sterling silver beads atop and beneath.  The necklace is apprx. 17" with the pendant hanging apprx. 1" from a sterling silver toggle as its closure.

Stone FAQS:  Turquoise comes in an array of blues ranging from sky blue to bluish green. The name means "Turkish stone". Turquoise is porous, so contact with liquids, oils or even excessive perspiration should be avoided. Jewelry made with turquoise should be removed before washing hands, showering, etc. The pure blue color is rare, most stones contain the matrix from which it was found. Although the stones without matrix are rarer and more valuable, many people find the black matrix attractive, and makes the stone unique.

Turquoise is the most efficient of all healing stones, providing solace for the spirit and well-being for the body.  It is a protective, purification, strengthening and balancing stone.  It is said to repel negative energy.  Turquoise is an excellent stone for exhaustion, depression, or panic attacks.