Native American Black Onyx Sterling Silver Necklace by Yazzie

This Native American Black Onyx Silver Necklace is an elegance piece of hand made Navajo Indian jewelry. This gorgeous necklace holds beautiful hand cut cabochons of genuine Black Onyx. These Black Onyx cabs appear on the brilliance of Sterling Silver. The edges of the Sterling Silver have been hand stamped with extra fine line details. Individually hand made Sterling Silver beads appear amongst the Black Onyx stones for an additional shine. The Onyx and Sterling Silver centerpieces appear on a box link Silver chain for complete flexibility. The total length of this Necklace is 17-1/2". The matching earrings hang from their French hooks at a length of 1-1/2". Stamped Sterling. Signed by the Navajo Indian artist Patrick Yazzie.

BLACK ONYX is a member of the chalcedony family (a form of quartz), and is generally artificially blackened to enhance its color. It is ideal for carving, engraving, fashioning into beads, and decorating pottery. Popular worldwide, it is the most common of all gems. Early man believed black onyx cured insomnia, bred prudence and caution, and brought its owner strength and victory in battle. A versatile and durable stone, onyx was also used to make tools.

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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