Genuine Number 8 Turquoise Sterling Silver Bench Bead Necklace and Earrings Bracelet Jewelry Set.

This set is a real beauty. It has been masterfully hand made out of shimmering Sterling Silver. The sensational bench bead necklace features a traditional southwestern design made from hand cut cabochons of top grade genuine Number 8 Turquoise. Sterling Silver twist wire, dots and dangling feathers give this hand made jewelry extra detail. This necklace is about 16" long. The matching French hook earrings are 2" long and Bracelet will fit a 6" to a 7-1/2" wrist. Made in our shop by Verna Blackgoat. Stamped Sterling and signed with our hallmark by the artist. You will be receiving the set in the pictures below.

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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