Overall Length: 17″
Charming hand-carved sterling silver backed bone turtle pendant with peridot cabochon on a necklace of hand-knotted imperial jade necklace with a handmade sterling silver clasp. The turtle, the ancient and most admired animal on earth, is symbolic of the Journey of Life. Steadfast, the ability to survive against all odds with perseverance, the turtle is an ancient symbol of wisdom. The August birthstone, peridot relates to the heart chakra bringing love, compassion, and affection to those who possess it. Slow and steady does it! Sacred jade has ancient importance for its properties of increasing prosperity, abundance and longevity.