I PREFER TURQUOISE WITH MATRIX (VEINS OF IRON AND OTHER MINERALS) RUNNING THROUGH IT. IT IS NEVER BORING! THIS PENDANT I FOUND IN ARIZONA. I BOUGHT IT FROM THE NAVAHO TRIBE NEAR THE GRAND CANYON. THE SIDE BEADS MATCH THE PENDANT PERFECTLY. ALL ARE BOUND IN STERLING SILVER, 20 INCHES LONG WITH ISRALI FINDINGS. EARRINGS TOO. I FORGOT TO SAY THAT IT IS 20 INCHES LONG.