Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Mediterranean Coral Bear Claw Sterling Silver 12K Gold Bracelet.

This bracelet is a gorgeous piece of hand-made jewelry. It is full of natural character with gorgeous nuggets of Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and one of red Mediterranean Coral. A Genuine Bear Claw and 12K Gold fill have been included for an impressive look. The cuff has been hand-made out of shining Sterling Silver. Hand-twisted Sterling Silver wires, dots and feather figures give this one plenty of extra details. This impressive bracelet is 1-1/2" wide. It'll fit a 7-1/2" to an 8" wrist. Turquoise stones may vary slightly. Stamped Sterling and signed by Lucky. Turquoise cabochons will vary slightly. You'll get one from the group pictured below.

The Bear is a potent source of strength for many Native Americans. Admired for their strength, independence, and self reliance, the Spirit of the Bear was often invoked before entering battle. Warriors sometimes painted their faces with marks resembling bear claw scratches and carried double-edged knives with handles carved from the jawbones of bears as good luck charms. It was believed that bear power could also cure illness. Shamans or medicine men from many different groups frequently dressed as bears when working to heal the sick. Just as honoring the bear spirit could bring blessings to people, provoking the spirit might bring them harm. For that reason, some tribes, most notably the Apache, forbade their hunters to kill a bear, or even to touch the carcass of one found dead in the woods.