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

This Turquoise necklace is full of natural character. Designed and hand strung by Navajo artist Veronica Begay. Made with genuine Turquoise and Jet disc beads strung in a traditional pattern with Sterling Silver. The gorgeous sky blue Turquoise beads are of the highest quality. This design is finished with Sterling Silver cones and a toggle clasp. They are 22" in length and the cones are stamped Sterling. 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.

Turquoise is one of the most valuable, non-transparent minerals in the jewelry trade. It has been mined for eons since at least 6000 BC by early Egyptians. Today, it is more popular than ever and its use around the world is prolific. The most valuable Turquoise has special characteristics; it is naturally hard the way it was found and is a bright sky blue. Certain Native Americans called turquoise "Chal-cui-hui-tal", meaning "the highest and most valued thing in the world". Many believe the stone can help protect from demons, help a person feel intuitively the difference between good and evil, and protect against accidents or various dangers. To actually see a bright blue nugget of Turquoise on the otherwise gray and dusty desert floor would inspire anyone to realize the incredible nature of the stone. This is what the American Indians have known to be true for millennia - Turquoise is special, sacred, and has power.

This Turquoise necklace made by Navajo artist Veronica Begay. Veronica is the niece to famed Navajo Indian silversmith Victor Begay. Veronica, also known as Ronni, was born and raised on the reservation in a small town called Many Farms, AZ. Veronica has been making silver and beaded jewelry since she was 15 years old. Her parents, Wilson and Linda Begay, specialized in Navajo cluster designs taught her the art. She comes from a family of silversmiths. Her parents are well known on the reservation and her uncle, Victor Begay, is a famous and well known silversmith.

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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