Native American Genuine Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Bead Necklace by Veronica Begay.

This necklace is a beautiful example of the Navajo tradition. Designed and hand strung by Veronica Begay. This beaded necklace features genuine Turquoise and brilliant Red coral strung in a traditional pattern with Sterling Silver. The graduated beads taper off slightly towards the end and the square cut tile beads add a tribal character. This necklace is of the highest quality - a wearable work of Navajo art. These necklaces are 22" in length and stamped Sterling. The necklace is finished with Sterling Silver cones and a hook and eye clasp. You'll getting one from the group of necklaces pictured below. 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 'customer notes box' as you check out.

Native Americans of the southwest have paired Turquoise with red and orange materials in their jewelry for a long time. Its a beautiful combination of color contrasts. But the tradition is thousands of years old, rooted in symbolic meaning and regional materials. The original materials of the ancient American Indians would have been shell or pipestone, but now red Corals have become the standard because they are hard and easily polished. The red, white, and blue effect created when set with Turquoise and Silver imparts a whole new patriotic meaning to the ancient American color scheme.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize that it is 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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