Native American 4mm 10 Strand Genuine Turquoise Nugget Necklace by Begay.

This is a very very beautiful necklace. The green and blue colors jump out beautifully on this one. This Native American 4mm 10 Strand Genuine Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace was strung by the Begay sisters. Each strand of Genuine Turquoise has been perfectly strung onto this beautiful necklace. Each end is dressed beautiful Genuine Melon Heishi and Sterling Silver cones which accent the Turquoise perfectly. The Necklace is 25" long. An extension chain can be included with this item for $5.00 per inch. Let us know how long you'd like your extension chain in the comment box as you check out.

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.

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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