Peruvian Turquoise (Chrysocolla) 9x13-12x16mm Top Drill Irregular Flat Drop - 15-16 Inch 1 Pair **The strand pictured is banded

**The strand pictured is banded but the strand you receive may not be banded

Origin: Madagascar

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with striking patterns that may resemble birch bark or wood grain

Zircon occurs in a variety of colors including yellow

Peruvian Turquoise (Chrysocolla) 9x13-12x16mm Top Drill Irregular Flat Drop - 15-16 Inch 1 Pair **The strand pictured is bandedPeruvian Turquoise is also known as Turquoise Chrysocolla. Its attractive blue green provides a unique color to the mineral world. Peruvian Turquoise is an important ornamental mineral for jewelry and adorned the ceremonial dress of early native Inkas. It also brings good fortune and attracts healing spirits. Delicate veining, caused by impurities, is desired by some collectors as proof of a natural stone.