High Desert Landscape is a 3 strand statement necklace that is totally inspired by the surroundings around Santa Fe, NM and the amazing Turquoise center focal drop. I used Smoky Quartz faceted discs and little rondelles along with 4 shapes and sizes of Turquoise. It's finished with Delica Glass spacer beads and a Sterling Silver toggle clasp. The shortest strand is 17 1/2 inches long and the longest 2 are 19 3/4 inches long. The focal drop is 1 inch by 2 inches.

Turquoise is December's birthstone and is said to bring in the "Wisdom of the Ancient Ones" to those who wear it. firemountaingems.com says, "Turquoise is one of the official birthstones for the month of December, and is heralded as the stone of communication. It encourages enthusiasm, thus inspiring new projects and bringing to light undiscovered artistic abilities. Turquoise also provides understanding and encourages attention to detail while attracting prosperity and success.

The sprawling lines of coppery matrix provide a large amount of energy to its wearer. This may be one reason why the stone has long been prized as a powerful talisman with healing properties. It is believed that turquoise can help balance the blue throat chakra, enhancing the ability to communicate while increasing resistance to viruses, helping to relieve sore throats and allergies."

"Smoky quartz is prized for its perceived ability to ward off stress while promoting tolerance and resolve in difficult situations. It is thought to be a protective stone, with a strong association with the earth and base chakras, making it ideal for environmental consciousness. Smoky quartz is also believed to counter fear, overcome depression and bring about emotional stability while facilitating positive, practical thinking with clear insights."

This necklace is very beautiful and would make a wonderful addition to any wardrobe.