5 Strand Native American Genuine Turquoise Nugget Sterling Silver Necklace by Tsosi.

This Navajo Turquoise necklace is full of classic Native American character. This 5 Strand Genuine Turquoise and Clam Shell Sterling Silver Necklace was hand strung by the Navajo jewelry artist Rethema Tsosi. Rethema puts a lot of effort into her necklaces, carefully choosing the stones and she never makes two alike. Each piece is a real one of a kind. Every nugget of Genuine Turquoise has been perfectly strung onto this beautiful necklace in an alternating pattern with genuine heishi. These brilliant 5mm Turquoise stones offer a wondrous spectrum of sky blue hues. The Turquoise nuggets come alive next to the number one grade genuine Penn Shell heishi. Each end is finished with shimmering Sterling Silver cones and hook-eye clasps. It is 32" long. and 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 won't find genuine quality like this for a lower price!

There are many legends about Turquoise; The Pima consider it to bring good fortune and strength and believe that it helps overcome illness. The Zuni believe that blue turquoise was male and of the sky and green turquoise was female and of the earth. Pueblo Indians thought that its color was stolen from the sky. In Hopi legend the lizard who travels between the above and the below, excretes turquoise and that the stone can hold back floods. The Apache felt that turquoise on a gun or bow made it shoot straight. The Navajo consider it as good fortune to wear and believe it could appease the Wind Spirit.

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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