The combination of turquoise and leather may be a classic in southwestern style, but there is nothing old fashioned about this piece. This designer necklace is right on trend! Rich genuine green turquoise is set into a highly detailed round nickle-free sterling silver pendant and suspended from a braided chocolate brown leather necklace. The sterling silver twist rope detailing on the end caps symbolize the strength and loyalty of friendship. The green tone in the turquoise is the natural result of a higher iron content in this particular vein of turquoise. The Aztec people referred to this shade of turquoise as "green gold". Strike it rich with this one! Pendant measures 1 1/2" round. Necklace measures 15 1/2" and secures with the hooks shown in front. Pendant is removable, leather may be worn alone or with other pendants. Made in USA.