Genuine Turquoise & Coral Chip Inlay Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Navajo Made.

This inlaid cuff bracelet is an impressive piece of hand made Navajo jewelry. It features plenty of natural character with traditional chip inlay designs made from pieces of genuine Turquoise and red Coral. Hand stamped traditional southwestern designs border the chip inlay on either side. The Turquoise inlay features varied designs including Kokopelli, Lizard, and runner patterns. This Turquoise and Coral chip inlay bracelet is 1/2" wide and will fit a 6" to a 7" wrist. Stamped Sterling and signed by the artist RB. Designs will vary slightly, you'll receive one from the group pictured 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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