Genuine Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Belt Buckle by Cynthia Haack.

This Sterling Silver Belt Buckle is an impressive work of wearable art. This Navajo buckle features a generous portion of genuine hand-cut Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Coral nuggets. There are three blue Turquoise stones patterned with two Coral nuggets. This belt buckles was finely made out of shining Sterling Silver. Individually hand-made Sterling Silver dots, feathers, coils, flowers and leaves fill in the areas between Coral and Turquoise stones with a high shine. A hand-twisted Sterling Silver wire gives this piece just the right touch of detail. Made in our shop by jewelry artist Cynthia Haack, this buckle is 3" wide and 3-1/2" long with a 1-1/2" wide keeper on the back. Stones may vary, but you will be receiving one of the buckles in the pictures.

The Sleeping Beauty mine is located near Globe, Arizona. Its turquoise is noted for its solid, light blue color with no matrix. Sleeping Beauty turquoise is the favorite of the Zuni Pueblo silversmiths for use in petite point, needlepoint, and inlay jewelry. This mine is one of the largest in North America and is still operating.

There are several types of precious coral. Although Red corals are most common in jewelry, coral can be found naturally in a variety of colors including blacks and golds. Coral is produced in warm, shallow coastal areas by tiny marine animals and can be found in many places. Jewelry grade coral usually comes from the Mediterranean Sea, Hawaii, or China and is increasingly rare. Coral is known to be used as a gem since prehistoric times and has gained a reputation for having powers of healing and protection. Red coral was believed to change color according to one's health, but only if the stone was not fashioned by man. Strings of coral were considered a gift of royal proportion in parts of Africa. It was also popular as a gem in the Egyptian and Roman empires who believed in its curative powers.

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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