10 Strand Native American Genuine Turquoise Nugget Penn Shell Sterling Silver Necklace by Begay

This Navajo Turquoise necklace was hand strung by Navajo jewelry artist Berlinda Begay. The Genuine Turquoise is strung in an alternating pattern with genuine heishi. These brilliant 10mm Turquoise stones have a gorgeous range of sky blues. The Turquoise nuggets come alive next to the number one grade genuine Penn Shell heishi, which also makes up 3-1/2" of the necklace at both ends. Each end is finished with shimmering Sterling Silver cones and hook-eye clasps. This necklace is 31" long and the cones are stamped Sterling. An extension chain can be included with this item for $5.00 per inch. Let us know how long you'd like your extension chain in the customer notes box as you check out. You will receive one from the group of one of a kind necklaces pictured below. You won't find genuine quality like this for a lower price!

Turquoise is one of the most valuable, non-transparent minerals in the jewelry trade. It has been mined for eons since at least 6000 BC by early Egyptians. Today, it is more popular than ever and its use around the world is prolific. The most valuable Turquoise has special characteristics; it is naturally hard the way it was found and is a bright sky blue. Certain Native Americans called turquoise "Chal-cui-hui-tal", meaning "the highest and most valued thing in the world". Many believe the stone can help protect them from demons or help a person feel intuitively the difference between good and evil as well as protect against accidents and various dangers. To actually see a bright blue nugget of Turquoise on the otherwise gray and dusty desert floor is to know the incredible nature of this stone and will lead anyone to realize what the American Indians have known to be true for millennia - that Turquoise is special, sacred, and has power.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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