{"product_id":"number-8-turquoise-sterling-silver-paperclip-necklace","title":"Number 8 Turquoise and Sterling Silver Paperclip Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Number 8 Turquoise and Sterling Silver Paperclip Necklace pairs one of America's most collectible turquoises with a modern, handmade chain. A genuine Number 8 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/collections\/turquoise-jewelry\"\u003eturquoise\u003c\/a\u003e cabochon, with vivid blue-green color and natural spiderweb matrix, hangs from hand-formed sterling silver paperclip links.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery link is shaped, soldered, and polished by hand in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/pages\/meet-the-maker\"\u003eour Florida Keys studio\u003c\/a\u003e, and each stone is one of a kind, so your necklace will never look like anyone else's.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Number 8 Turquoise Special\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNumber 8 turquoise comes from a historic mine near Carlin, Nevada, and is prized by collectors for its spiderweb matrix: fine, web-like veins of golden brown to black running through the blue-green stone. Because the matrix forms naturally, no two Number 8 stones are alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Shape\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePear\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA soft, rounded teardrop shape that hangs gracefully at the center of the chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRectangle\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA clean, modern shape that echoes the long lines of the paperclip links.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Number 8 turquoise cabochon from Nevada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pear or rectangle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handmade sterling silver paperclip links\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver S-clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable from 16 to 17 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ethically sourced \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/collections\/sterling-silver-jewelry\"\u003esterling silver\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade:\u003c\/strong\u003e in our Florida Keys studio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne of a kind:\u003c\/strong\u003e every stone is unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Wear a Turquoise Paperclip Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOn Its Own\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 16 to 17 inches, it sits right at the collarbone, so the turquoise lands front and center. It's easy with a tee, a sundress, or an open collar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLayered\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWear it as the shortest layer above a longer chain, or pair it with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/products\/kingman-turquoise-sterling-silver-paperclip-necklace\"\u003eKingman Turquoise and Sterling Silver Paperclip Necklace\u003c\/a\u003e for a turquoise stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMake It a Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/products\/stella-blue-turquoise-marquise-sterling-silver-ring\"\u003eStella Blue Turquoise Marquise Ring\u003c\/a\u003e or browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/coralstrands.com\/collections\/necklaces\"\u003enecklaces\u003c\/a\u003e from our studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Turquoise Gift With Meaning\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTurquoise is December's birthstone and has long symbolized protection and good fortune. This necklace is a meaningful gift for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecember birthdays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversaries and milestones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurquoise collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who loves Southwestern or coastal style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreating yourself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Shop Coral Strands\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade, not mass-produced:\u003c\/strong\u003e every link is shaped and soldered by hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine American turquoise:\u003c\/strong\u003e natural Number 8 turquoise from Nevada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthically sourced silver:\u003c\/strong\u003e made from responsibly sourced sterling silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real studio:\u003c\/strong\u003e we ship from our studio in Key West's historic Ferdinand Hirsch Cigar Factory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal people:\u003c\/strong\u003e text us at (305) 767-3185 with any question and you'll reach a real person.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the turquoise real?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It's genuine Number 8 turquoise from Nevada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my stone look exactly like the photos?\u003c\/strong\u003e The stone you receive is the one pictured for your chosen shape. Natural matrix makes every stone different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the length work for me?\u003c\/strong\u003e It adjusts from 16 to 17 inches and sits at the collarbone on most women. Text us if you'd like a different length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Number 8 turquoise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNumber 8 turquoise is an American turquoise from a historic mine near Carlin, Nevada. It's known for its blue-green color and its spiderweb matrix, fine web-like veins of golden brown to black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is spiderweb turquoise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpiderweb turquoise has thin, connected veins of matrix that form a web-like pattern across the stone. Number 8 is one of the best-known spiderweb turquoises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long is this turquoise necklace?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis turquoise necklace adjusts from 16 to 17 inches. It sits at the collarbone on most women, which keeps the turquoise front and center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the chain handmade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Every sterling silver paperclip link is formed, soldered, and polished by hand in our Florida Keys studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs turquoise December's birthstone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Turquoise is a December birthstone, which makes this necklace a meaningful gift for December birthdays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do you care for turquoise jewelry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo care for turquoise jewelry, keep it away from water, lotions, perfume, and cleaning products, since turquoise is a porous stone. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth, and polish the silver with a silver cloth, avoiding the stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes sterling silver tarnish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Sterling silver naturally darkens over time. A silver polishing cloth restores the shine, and storing your necklace in a sealed bag slows tarnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne stone, one necklace, made by hand.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add the Number 8 Turquoise and Sterling Silver Paperclip Necklace to your collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrders placed by 4PM ET, M-F, ship same day from our studio in Key West's historic Ferdinand Hirsch Cigar Factory. Have a question? 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