This necklace is sold with the matching Earrings.
Material: Sterling Silver, White Buffalo (magnesite)
Dimensions: This necklace measures 28 inches long. The center piece is 2-1/4 x 2 inch. The silver beads are 6mm round.
The side stones are about 5/8 x 1/2 inch.
Weight (in grams): 125.9 (necklace) 9.3 (earrings)
Hallmark/Signature: Sterling, SH
This piece is a stunning example of classic Navajo jewelry. This piece is handmade out of sterling silver and genuine stones.
White Buffalo--also known as White Buffalo Turquoise, Wildhorse and Crazyhorse--is a gemstone that is mined in northern Nevada, and sometimes Utah. It was presumed to be turquoise and often sold as such; however; its classification is magnesite and alumite. It has been popularized as White Turquoise.
White Buffalo is often very striking -as it contains dark brown and black matrix. It is a hard stone, equivalent to turquoise. It is rated a 5-6 on the Mohs hardness scale. Stones will vary from piece to piece.
