Multi Strand Turquoise Necklace

Bold and trendy, the multi strand turquoise necklace brings visions of jeans and tie dyed shirts. But it can be worn with virtually anything and makes a smashing statement with a sharp business suit or a casual jeans and tee shirt.

Used as adornment since ancient times, a multi strand turquoise necklace can take many forms. One ancient form of beaded necklace is to combine carved turquoise animal and other figures in conjunction with other beads to make story necklaces. Each character in a story is represented by a bead in the necklace and the storyteller can show the children each character as the story unfolds.

Today, a multi strand turquoise necklace can be fashioned in many ways. It can contain only turquoise beads or a mixture of turquoise and semiprecious gems, pearls, crystal and or sterling silver bali beads. They still make the old story necklace, but today it is referred to as a fetish necklac. Of course, one of the most popular necklaces is a necklace made of flat disc like beads called heishii beads which is quite popular for both men and women.

Proper care must be taken to maintain your multi strand turquoise necklace in pristine condition. All turquoise and turquoise beads are quite porous and can change color to a greenish hue over time. Wipe your jewelry with a clean cloth to clean and never use chemicals or an ultrasonic cleaner. Hair spray, perfume, lotions, soap and even the oils from your skin can discolor gemstones so always Put your jewelry on after you have finished all other preparations. It is natural for turquoise to turn green over time when exposed to body oils and this greenish patina can give your jewelry a time worn look that is very sought after today.

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