This necklace is a stunner! It includes 55 turquenite spike beads with tiny silver spacer beads...also features a lovely oval pendant stone in a sterling silver setting. The clasp is a secure barrel screw surrounded by 2 silver beads. The definition of 'Turquenite' is used in the lapidary/mineral trade and is a permanently dyed Howlite gemstone. Dimensions: Length = 18 inches long Oval Pendant = 1 1/4 inches long x 6/8 inches wide NOTE: The right side has 2 small silver beads together. The artisan added this deliberate flaw in the pattern like the Navajo tradition called the spirit line. It is put there to allow the spirit of the piece to escape. Properties: Turquenite is known as an “attunement stone” for its ability to balance and even out mood fluctuations bringing inner peace. Decreases an overly critical state of mind, selfishness, stress, pain and rudeness whilst it increases subtlety and tact. Turquenite extremely calming so use for meditation.