Five Strand Native American Turquoise Heishi Bead Silver Necklace.

This necklace is just full of natural character. This necklace was hand strung in our shop by Navajo Indian jewelry artist Berlinda Begay. These five strands each feature gorgeous nuggets of genuine Turquoise. This necklace is highly fashionable with its natural green hues provided by the Turquoise. Beautiful hand cut heishi beads to deliver the spacing between the Turquoise nuggets with their attractive natural earth tone shades. All five strands come together at the plated silver cones. The total length of this Turquoise necklace is 25" long. 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 'comment box' as you check out. Turquoise slabs may slightly vary. You'll be getting one from the group.

Turquoise has been, since about 200 B.C., extensively used by southwestern U.S Native Americans and by many of the Indian tribes in Mexico. The Native American Jewelry or "Indian style" jewelry with turquoise mounted in or with silver is relatively new. Some believe this style of Jewelry was unknown prior to about 1880, when a white trader persuaded a Navajo craftsman to make turquoise and silver jewelry using coin silver. Prior to this time, the Native Americans had made solid turquoise beads, carvings, and inlaid mosaics. Recently, turquoise has found wide acceptance among people of all walks of life and from many different ethnic groups.

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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