Fifteen Strand Native American Kingman Turquoise Heishi Sterling Silver Necklace 1438-BNK
Fifteen Strand Native American Kingman Turquoise Heishi Sterling Silver Necklace.
This Navajo Indian Jewelry Fifteen Strand Turquoise Heishi Silver Necklace is full of natural character. This is Native American jewelry at its absolute finest. This sensational necklace features fifteen strands fully hand strung with gorgeous heishi beads of genuine Turquoise. These Turquoise heishi beads have been hand ground and hand drilled to perfection. The Turquoise beads have been hand strung back-to-back creating the pure look of Turquoise. All fifteen strands of this genuine number one grade Kingman Turquoise come together at the shining Sterling Silver cones at the ends. Strung in our shop by Navajo Indian jewelry artist Berlinda Begay. This gorgeous Turquoise and Sterling Silver necklace is 23-1/2" long with an extra 4" long extension chain. Stamped Sterling.
There are many legends about Turquoise; The Pima consider it to bring good fortune and strength and that it helped 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.
CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC
|