Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Teardrop Necklace on 18" Sterling Silver Paperclip Chain

Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Teardrop Necklace on 18" Sterling Silver Paperclip Chain One perfect drop of sky. A Sleeping Beauty turquoise teardrop, that famous clear robin's-egg blue, hangs on its own from an 18" sterling silver paperclip chain. Nothing extra, nothing fussy, just the color. It's the necklace you put on and stop thinking about, until someone tells you how good it looks on you.Handmade in North Boulder Made by hand in the FILOSOPHY studio in North Boulder, Colorado.Sleeping Beauty Turquoise: A Piece of Arizona Sky Sleeping Beauty turquoise comes from the Sleeping Beauty Mine in Globe, Arizona, named for the mountain above it that looks like a woman lying asleep. The mine stopped producing turquoise in 2012, so this soft, clear blue is getting harder to find every year. Turquoise has been carried for thousands of years as a stone of protection for travelers and wanderers. Wear it as a reminder that your own path is worth following, even when you're the only one on it.Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Teardrop Necklace Details Gemstone: Stabilized Sleeping Beauty turquoise, teardrop Chain: Sterling silver paperclip chain Length: 18" Clasp: Sterling silver Birthstone: December Color season: Summer Made in: North Boulder, Colorado How to Wear It At 18" the teardrop sits just below the collarbone, perfect on its own with a white tee or layered with a shorter chain. The clean paperclip links keep it modern, and the blue goes with everything from denim to a cream sweater.Natural Gemstone Variation Every turquoise has its own shade and a few have a fine thread of matrix, so yours will be uniquely yours. About the photos: The photos on this page are AI-created to show the design, color and how the necklace looks when worn. Your necklace is handmade in our studio, and natural turquoise will vary a little in color.Jewelry Care Put it on after lotion and perfume, and take it off before swimming, showering or exercising. Turquoise is porous, so keep it away from water and chemicals. Wipe the stone with a soft, dry cloth and polish the silver gently, keeping polish off the turquoise. Store it dry. Our Metals & Jewelry Care: materials, water and everyday careShipping and Returns See our shipping policy and return policy for full details.Frequently Asked Questions What happens if it isn’t right for me? The Filosophy Promise Request a return within 30 days of delivery for online orders, or within 30 days of purchase for studio and festival purchases. Change-of-mind returns must be unworn, undamaged and unaltered, and return shipping is yours to cover. Custom and personalized pieces can’t be returned for a change of mind. Necklaces, earrings and bracelets we make in house get free lifetime repairs, regardless of when you purchased them. Rings are covered by our One-Year Ring Promise, and our beaded collection from Thailand by a one-year replace-or-exchange promise, for defects in materials or construction. Please email Katie@Filosophy.com before sending any jewelry. Read the full Filosophy Promise. How long is this necklace?18".What is Sleeping Beauty turquoise?Turquoise from the Sleeping Beauty Mine in Globe, Arizona, known for its clear, even sky-blue color. The mine stopped producing turquoise in 2012.Is the turquoise treated?Yes, it's stabilized, which strengthens the stone and helps it hold its color.What is this necklace made of?A stabilized Sleeping Beauty turquoise teardrop on an 18" sterling silver paperclip chain with a sterling silver clasp.What are the healing properties of turquoise?Turquoise is traditionally known as a stone of protection, wisdom and safe travels.Is turquoise a birthstone?Yes. Turquoise is a birthstone for December.Which color season is this necklace?Soft, clear robin's-egg blue on cool sterling silver is made for a Summer. Take our color quiz to find yours.Are these photos of the actual necklace?No. The photos are AI-created to show the design and how the necklace looks when worn. Your necklace is handmade in our studio, and natural turquoise varies a little in color.Where is this necklace made?Handmade in our North Boulder, Colorado studio.