Native American Genuine Turquoise & Coral Sterling Silver Money Clip 0200-MC
Native American Genuine Turquoise & Coral Sterling Silver Money Clip.
Hold your cash in style! This money clip features plenty of natural character with nuggets of genuine Turquoise and Coral set in Sterling silver bezels. Hand made Sterling Silver drops fit between the stones and give this money clip an extra high shine. The Turquoise, Coral, and Sterling Silver have all been set on a Nickel silver clip that won't tarnish. Made by master Navajo Indian silversmith Jimmy Emerson. This money clip is 2" long by 3/4" wide. Gemstones will vary slightly, no two Turquoise stones are exactly the same. You'll be getting one from the group of hand made money clips pictured below.
There are several types of precious coral. Although Red corals are most common in jewelry, coral can be found naturally in a variety of colors including blacks and golds. Coral is produced in warm, shallow coastal areas by tiny marine animals and can be found in many places. Jewelry grade coral usually comes from the Mediterranean Sea, Hawaii, or China and is increasingly rare due to large efforts to protect the worlds Coral Reefs. Coral is known to be used as a gem since prehistoric times and has gained a reputation for having powers of healing and protection. Red coral was believed to change color according to one's health, but only if the stone was not fashioned by man. Strings of coral were considered a gift of royal proportion in parts of Africa. It was also popular as a gem in the Egyptian and Roman empires who believed in its curative powers.
Turquoise is a highly sought-after mineral and is possibly the most valuable, non-transparent mineral in the jewelry trade. It has been mined for eons since at least 6000 BC by early Egyptians. Aztecs reserved turquoise for the gods and it was not to be worn by mere mortals. Its history also includes beautiful ornamental creations by Native Americans and Persians. Today, it is more popular than ever and its use around the world is prolific. The finest turquoise comes from Iran but is challenged by some southwestern United States specimens. The name comes from a French word, which means stone of Turkey, from where Persian material passed on its way to Europe.
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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