925 Sterling Silver Eilat Stone King Solomon Hamsa Pendant Necklace

Description Amazing 925 sterling silver hamsa pendant Stone Name(s):Eilat Stone (king Solomon stone) Israel Metal: 925 STERLING SILVER 925 silver chain length 16.5 inch Length 0.7×0.6 inch From several mines in Israel came a beautiful stone that is similar to turquoise in many ways. It is called Eilat Stone, named after the locality in which it is found, and is Israel’s national stone. It comes in shades of green and blue. The stones are usually cut as cabochons or tumble polished and incorporated in free form style into jewelry. Freeform shapes are often utilized to create jewelry that is simultaneously elegant and casual. Eilat stone is chrysocolla that is intermixed with turquoise and a form of malachite. The mine from which this stone comes has been depleted. The city of Eilat is Israel’s southernmost city, The mines from which it came are believed to have been the copper mines of King Salomon. The stone, in fact, is often referred to as “King Solomon Stone.” Attached with a certificate that explain the history of it Eilat stone has been used as a turquoise substitute over the years, and is sometimes referred to as impure turquoise, an description that does not do justice to its beautiful appearance. Today It is very hard to find quality stones, And the demand for quality stones is very high. The item is packed in a gift box.