Inlaid Turquoise Coral Brass Pocket Knife 0096-KF
Inlaid Turquoise Coral Brass Pocket Knife
This is functional art at its finest. This incredible duo blade pocket knife features hand cut pieces of Turquoise, Coral, and Jet (all block). Each of these gemstones offer a wide variety of color and have been perfectly inlaid in shining channels of brass. Hand cut pieces of wood join the gemstones for a natural feeling. The stainless steel blades are 1-5/8" long and 2-1/8" long. The handle is 2-3/4" long. Imported.
Turquoise has been, since about 200 B.C., extensively used by southwestern U.S Native Americans and by many of the Indian tribes in Mexico. The Native American Jewelry or "Indian style" jewelry with turquoise mounted in or with silver is relatively new. Some believe this style of Jewelry was unknown prior to about 1880, when a white trader persuaded a Navajo craftsman to make turquoise and silver jewelry using coin silver. Prior to this time, the Native Americans had made solid turquoise beads, carvings, and inlaid mosaics. Recently, turquoise has found wide acceptance among people of all walks of life and from many different ethnic groups. Birthstone Months with Coral - Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20): Blood Coral is the birthstone. Anniversary Gemstone for Coral - Coral is the anniversary gemstone for the 35th year of marriage. Coral Mystical Properties - Coral is used to build an emotional foundation. More Coral Lore - Coral is said to protect children. In many countries, coral is given as a gift to children. Coral is said to cure madness and give wisdom. Black Coral is Hawaii's US State Gemstone. |