Turquoise necklace, 'Blue Surf' 1.4" W 33.7" L | 
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| Brand: NOVICA
Category: Jewelry
Buy New: $187.16 (On sale from $310.95)
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 33.7 x 1.4 x 0
ASIN: B000BG28XA
Availability: Usually ships in 6-10 business days
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| Features:
| • | Handmade by Matta | | • | Ships from Thailand within 7 days | | • | Box clasp | | • | Natural stone - slight variations are to be expected |
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Product Description
NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Turquoise brings the color of blue surf to a stunning necklace. Threading six lavish strands, Matta creates a long rope of gemstones. It can be worn as is or in a double loop around the neck. A lacy sterling silver clasp finishes the lovely design. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "My name is Matta Nandrakwang, I was born and raised in Chiang Rai, the northernmost province in Thailand next to the border with Myanmar (Burma). I grew up appreciating this naturally beautiful area, home to rich and diverse cultures as well as many ancient ethnic tribes. Since the area is rich with gems and the main activity was their trade, I began to learn and develop a passion for the various gemstones. "Ever since I was a young girl, I have been enamored with the hill tribe people's love of jewelry. I regularly saw people around me wearing jewelry. I recall seeing a hill tribe girl my age, seven at the time, wearing beautiful silver jewelry accessorizing her colorful costume. She had silver coins hanging around her face, more silver ornaments on her, as well as beautiful beads. I couldn't take my eyes off her! I don't remember exactly what I said to my father about her, but remember clearly that afterwards I got my first gold ring with a little blue star sapphire. I felt I was on top of the
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