Genuine Turquoise Silver Bic Lighter Cases Navajo Made by Joey McCray.

Light it up with style! These lighter covers showcase two genuine Turquoise stones framing a Saguaro cactus design. Tall, strong, seemingly eternal, the saguaro is a classic image from the southwest. The cool hues of the Turquoise make a nice accent. The case is made from nickel silver for a tarnish resistant shine. These lighter cases are 2-3/4" long, perfect for standard size lighters. Works best with lighters without pictures on the sides. Made in our shop by Navajo artist Joey McCray. The group shot demonstrates the range in variety from piece to piece. Turquoise stones will vary slightly.

Turquoise is one of the most valuable, non-transparent minerals in the jewelry trade. It has been mined for eons since at least 6000 BC by early Egyptians. Today, it is more popular than ever and its use around the world is prolific. The most valuable Turquoise has special characteristics; it is naturally hard the way it was found and is a bright sky blue. Certain Native Americans called turquoise "Chal-cui-hui-tal", meaning "the highest and most valued thing in the world". Many believe the stone can help protect them from demons or help a person feel intuitively the difference between good and evil as well as protect against accidents and various dangers. To actually see a bright blue nugget of Turquoise on the otherwise gray and dusty desert floor is to know the incredible nature of this stone and will lead anyone to realize what the American Indians have known to be true for millennia - that Turquoise is special, sacred, and has power.

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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