Silver and Turquoise Turtle PendantThe silver Turtle Pendant with turquoise is carved by Native Artist Justin Rivard from the Cree Nation. For some First Nations People the turtle is a sacred figure. It represents Mother Earth and signifies good health and long life. The Turquoise is often used as a healing and purification stone. The pendant is 1 1 2 inches or close to 4 cm long and 1 1 4 inches or a little over 3 cm wide. The pendant weighs about . 3 ounces or 7 1 2 grams. The