Coral Pendant Sterling Silver Native American Jewelry 1534-PN
Coral Pendant Sterling Silver Native American Jewelry
This is a pendant that's just bursting with natural beauty. It features a generous portion of hand cut genuine Red Gold Coral cabs. Each cab of this impressive Coral still has its natural colors and natural markings. An individually hand made Sterling Silver bezel holds each Coral cab to the hand cut Sterling Silver pendant. A hand twisted Sterling Silver wire and hand made 'Navajo Tear Drops' deliver an extra high shine. Hand stamped fine line details adorn the edges to this one. Made in our shop. Suspended from a complimentary bead chain, this pendant is 2-3/4" long. Stamped Sterling. Signed with the Navajo artists' hallmark.
The existence of coral for Adornment, and it's great demand in our world , dates back over ten thousand years. The name for this is "Moorish or Oxblood Jewelry" Quality Coral is also referred to as RED GOLD!! Coral is known to be used as a gem since prehistoric times. Coral has a history of religious meaning and is one of the seven treasures in Buddhist criptures. Coral was long thought to be a strong talisman against bleeding, evil spirits, and hurricanes. Navajos comprise the largest tribe in the joined states, living on the largest reservation which is situated in northwestern New Mexico and northeastern Arizona. A feeling of tribal strength is expressed in their own name, The Navajo Nation. The Navajo were the first to produce jewelry that required the working of metal. Their love of metal working can be traced to the Spanish arrival in the Southwest. The silver bridles and horse trappings of the Conquistadors were admired and often stolen by the raiding Navajos. Later when the area became part of Mexico, Mexican silversmiths traded jewelry to wealthy Navajo for sheep. Jewelry became a symbol of wealth. We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize that it is 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. CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC |