Howlite Blue Turquoise Carved Skull Skeleton Necklace 18-20 inches Long .. from Hibiscus Express Howlite Blue Turquoise Gemstone GEM Carved Skull Skeleton Beads Necklace 18-20 inches Long ... Picture is enlarged to show detail - see description for actual size . Color may vary slightly due to the color calibration of each individual monitor * Size: About 6x6;17x18mm Necklace Length: 18- 20" Weight: About 68 Gram As early as 4000 - 5000 BCE humans, first in the Sinai region of Egypt, and a millennium later in Mesoamerica and China, were mining and working turquoise into jewelry and ceremonial objects. It was so highly valued in Eygpt * The shining sky blue is one of the most popular trend colours in the world of Jewelry and fashion. Turquoise has been esteemed for thousands of years as a holy stone, a bringer of good fortune or a talisman. * There is an avid collector market for turquoise, with sibling rivalry amongst the various enthusiasts who see virtue in different colors, matrix variations and mine sites. Just as no gem collection would be complete without several representatives of this species, so no jewelry collection should be without at least one piece featuring this well beloved gem. Turquoise is a stone of wholeness and the unity of all creation. It is known as a stone of vision, integration and clarity. Turquoise is sacred in both the Native American and Eastern/Oriental cultures. It is called the Sky Stone uniting the Heavens and the Earth. It is very powerful for grounding and protection, and is reputed to change colors when danger is near the wearer. Turquoise has long been used to promote honest and clear communication, directly from the heart. It enhances the mind-heart connection and is thought to be a stone of great luck and abundance. * In Crystal Healing, Turquoise is use to speed the healing processes, therefore is is considered a Master Healing stone. It is associated with the heart, throat and third eye chakras .. . . sold as a curio only Color may vary slightly due to the color calibration of each individual monitor from SUPER FAST SHIPPER HIBISCUS EXPRESS, http://www.amazon.com/shops/AXD9LOVGJXES3