Native American Genuine Turquoise Lapis Sterling Silver Key Ring by Emerson 3834-241151-KR
Native American Genuine Turquoise Lapis Sterling Silver Key Ring by Emmerson.
Hold those keys in style. This is a fine example of Native American Indian artistry. This key ring was made in our shop by master Navajo Indian silversmith Jimmy Emerson. The center of this key ring holds inlaid genuine Turquoise and Lapis. The Turquoise and Lapis have been set in a Sterling Silver casing that was soldered onto a hand cut, hand stamped Sterling Silver sheet and encircled by a hand-twisted wire. Turquoise, Lapis and Silver, you can't beat that. These key rings are about 2" long. You'll be getting one from this group of high quality hand made key rings.
Turquoise is a valuable 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. Its history also includes beautiful ornamental creations by Native Americans and Persians. Its popularity is still quite strong today. Although crystals of any size are rare, some small crystals have been found in Virginia and elsewhere. Most specimens are cryptocrystalline, meaning that the crystals could only be seen by a microscope. 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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