MATERIALS:

Sterling silver, Turquoise, Yellow Mother of Pearl, MagentaTurquoise, Red Oyster Shell and Opal.

MEASUREMENTS:

Ring is size 6-3/4, it measures approximately 1/2" long and3/4" wide.

DESCRIPTION:

This is a very gorgeous ring that would make a great gift!This piece of jewelry is hand crafted out of genuine sterlingsilver, and Multicolor inlay. The inlay consists of: realTurquoise, Yellow Mother of Pearl, Magenta Turquoise, Red OysterShell and man made Opal. The inlay is carerfully set, creating abeautiful design for a stunning finish. The ring is stampedsterling and hallmarked.

Turquoise is the birthstone of December. It is believed thatturquoise tends to bring good fortune, strength and helps overcomeillness. Turquoise got its name from the Levantine traders calledTurks who brought the stone to Europe from Persia via Turkeycenturies ago. Native Americans have prized turquoise since thetime of the Aztecs, who mined it in New Mexico. The naturalvariations that occur in turquoise are part of their appeal andbeauty.

Most people know Opal for its distinctive play of color, it issemi-transparent solidified mineral composed of silicon and water,and it gets its name from the Latin word "Oplus" meaning preciousstone. Opal is October's birthstone. It is believed to releaseself-consciousness allowing spontaneous action, and awakens one'spsychic and mystical qualities.