Blue Arrowhead and Turquoise Shell Necklace with Lazuli and Blue Coral 2

#2 Blue turquoise, carved soapstone arrowhead, lapis lazuli, puka shells, and blue coral Turquoise has been valued for thousands of years-one of the very first gems ever mined. The oldest turquoise jewelry was dated 5500 B.C. Many cultures prized turquoise, and Cleopatra was famous for her turquoise jewelry. The Aztecs called it chalchihuitl.Puka shell jewelry originated in Hawaii, where the ocean created natural puka shell beads by tumbling sea snail shells around until they broke up into disks with small holes in the center-ready to be picked up and strung onto necklaces by natives. Arrowheads are stones shaped to stick on arrow tips and used as primitive weapons. Later called "Elf Arrows", medieval people believed they were made by the devil and used by mischievious elves to shoot at cattle. Thus, people wore them on their necks as a charm against evil. Today, the iconic arrowhead is still worn, but it has taken on a different meaning-symbolizing primal instincts or representing Native American heritage. Soapstone is a soft stone used for carving. Mined for over 6,000 years, lapis lazuli was once called the "Stone of Heaven", and only pharoahs, priests, and royalty were allowed to wear it. Cleopatra used lapis powder as blue eyeshadow, and artists used it as blue paint until the 1820s. Half plant, half animal, coral lives on the ocean floor and is actually made up of a community of organisms living together. It comes in many different shapes and colors, including pink, red, blue, black, brown, orange, and metallic gold. Photo is a copy of the item. This necklace is 19 1/2 inches long. If you are unsure if it will fit you, then measure one of your own necklaces to compare the size and tell me approximately how many more inches you would like me to add or take away, free of charge. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Thanks! =D Check out our website for more jewelry, art, clothes, special deals, and more!: www.wix.com/mtgrljewelry/mtgrl