recycled sterling silver is forged into a tallon or claw and set with green Sierra Bella turquoise / pendant is removable from strand of old vintag green chevrons, Venetian red-white-hearts and pops of yellow / a stack of blue Kingman turquoise protects the wearer / sterling hook & eye closure secures the piece / pendant is removable / wear together or alone / exchange with other pendants / my favorite piece of this drop