Large Navajo Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Mediterranean Coral Bear Claw Sterling Silver Ring Size 10 to 13

This one is for the big boys! This large Navajo Silver ring holds natural cabochons of genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise (the Tiffany of Turquoise) and Mediterranean Coral. A genuine Bear Claw dresses this ring, making a powerful statement. Hand twisted Sterling Silver wire and a Sterling Silver leaf figure and other decorations add an extra shine to this one. It is about 1-5/8" long at the center and 1" wide. This is a real treasure. You will be receiving one of the items in the pictures below.

This jewelry comes from one of the leading trading posts in the heart of the Indian Nation. Established over 35 years ago, the owners recently retired and liquidated $200,000 wholesale ($450,000 retail) of their inventory to Alltribes. They worked with some of the best Navajo and Zuni jewelers and kept to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. This jewelry features unique designs and quality stones. It was made before the price of silver went up and will have lower prices.

A potent source of strength was the bear, whose powers 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.

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. CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC

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