The necklace is very flattering - I wear it regularly. My grandfather made jewelry as a hobby - mostly gifts for my grandmother. I have a handful of the stuff he made - two bracelets, three rings, two pairs of earrings and a pair of cufflinks. It's all sterling silver, but the sentimental value is priceless.
Show me the turquoise! :)
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The necklace is very flattering - I wear it regularly. My grandfather made jewelry as a hobby - mostly gifts for my grandmother. I have a handful of the stuff he made - two bracelets, three rings, two pairs of earrings and a pair of cufflinks. It's all sterling silver, but the sentimental value is priceless.
This may not be the most exquisite turquoise items I have, but they are the most curious. All were bought in the Indian Market in Albuquerque NM about 25 to 30 years ago. The silver safety pin I used for a keyring until "keyless" cars. Now I see them as "vintage for $70 up ( I think I paid $10) the necklace has turquoise beads and a silver charm with piñon beads. The turquoise rock has melted gold around it for a frame. 
Yes, the "head" of the pin is sterling. Of all my turquoise, that pin has had the most complements. I attached it to my purse handles. Actually, it was clever design.
Does this look like real turquoise? http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=400988081117&alt=web
Sorry, I am posting late as I do see it sold. I do know I have a fav pendant with this same setting bought some time ago. Looks real to me. Would have been nice to have shown a pic of silver stamp.
No worries, thank you for the reply! I ended up purchasing it actually, I was looking for a pendant for my mother because she wanted turquoise and I really like that setting.
It may be some grade of turquoise, but not untreated natural material (and therefore not high quality). The matrix (the veined dark-colored stuff that is supposed to be the host rock) looks dyed, meaning the veins might have started out white and then were tinted to improve the look. Just a guess from the pic. It could be Mexican made. Can you post a pic of the markings if any on the back?
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There is an eBay link a couple of posts up with pictures in the description, I'm having trouble posting them individually. I appreciate your help!