Genuine Turquoise and Coral Sterling Silver Bear Claw Pendant Native American Jewelry Signed by Lucky.

Traditional Turquoise and Coral cabochons are set in detailed Sterling Silver. The beauty of the gemstones elegantly complement the high shine of precious metal. The Genuine Turquoise and Coral stones are showcased with a Sterling Silver capped genuine Bear Claw. Hand twisted Sterling Silver wire and individually hand made Sterling Silver 'Navajo Tear Drops' dress this pendant with a high shine. Made in our shop by Lucky, Joey and Veronica. The pendant is 3" long including the bale and 1-1/2" wide. It comes with a hand made Sterling Silver bench bead chain for your convenience. Stamped Sterling and signed by the jewelry artist Lucky. Due to the hand made nature of this pendant, Turquoise stones may slightly vary from piece to piece. The photo is an excellent representation of the one of a kind hand made pendant you'll receive. The group shot is meant to show the range of variety.

The Bear is a potent source of strength for many Native Americans. Admired for their strength, independence, and self reliance, Bear's spirits were 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.

The existence of coral for Adornment, and it's great demand in our world , dates back over ten thousand years. The name for this is "Moorish or Oxblood Jewelry" Quality Coral is also referred to as RED GOLD!! Coral is known to be used as a gem since prehistoric times.

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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