Large TURQUOISE CORAL Bear Claw Silver Watch 2036-WT
You'll definitely make a strong statement with this one. This large Sterling Silver watch is for the big boys. The large hand cut Sterling Silver cuff holds a pair of genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise nuggets, a pair of genuine Red Gold Coral nuggets, and two Bear Claws. Hand twisted Sterling Silver wires, Sterling Silver feather figures, and hand made 'Navajo Tear Drops' give this watch a high shine. A pair of hand stamped Sterling Silver fans frame the complimentary watch face. This one was made by local artist Francisco Gomez. It is 2-1/2" wide, and it'll fit a 7-1/2" to an 8-1/2" wrist. Stamped Sterling, signed by the artist. Complimentary watch faces may vary. In Indian folklore it is said that there was once a chief with turquoise colored skin. One day he was running from his enemies in the hot desert. Whenever he stopped to rest, his perspiration ran onto the ground, collected in rocks and became turquoise. There are many legends about Turquoise; The Pima consider it to bring good fortune and strength and that it helped overcome illness. The Zuni believe that blue turquoise was male and of the sky and green turquoise was female and of the earth. Pueblo Indians thought that its color was stolen from the sky. In Hopi legend the lizard who travels between the above and the below, excretes turquoise and that the stone can hold back floods. The Apache felt that turquoise on a gun or bow made it shoot straight. The Navajo consider it as good fortune to wear and believe it could appease the Wind Spirit. 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. |