Cross Pendant Turquoise Coral Lapis Sterling Silver Pendant Signed by Artist.

Hand made. This Cross Pendant has an inlay design created from hand cut tiles of Turquoise, Coral, and Jet (all block) and genuine Mother of Pearl. The Turquoise and other gemstones have been tightly inlaid together creating a colorful and dazzling look. Turquoise jewelry is high in fashion now for its sensational color and versatility. This inlay design appears in the brilliance of Sterling Silver. This Sterling Silver cross gives a high shine that's truly captivating. Suspended from a complimentary chain, this Turquoise Cross pendant is 3-1/2" long including the bail, by 2" wide. Stamped Sterling and signed by the artist M Y.

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.