Native American Genuine Turquoise Sterling Silver Bead Necklace

Now this is a classic beauty! This Native American Genuine Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace is a truly impressive and distinguished piece of hand-crafted Turquoise jewelry. This Turquoise bead necklace was hand-strung in our shop by Navajo Indian jewelry artist Berlinda Begay. This Turquoise is just full of gorgeous natural character and is artfully accented with Sterling Silver Aztec bench beads. Each sensational Turquoise nugget is approximately 5/8" long and delivers its deep sky blue shades to this one. The Turquoise nugget strands are finished at each end with Sterling Silver cones with hook-eye and comb clasps. The total length of this fine piece of hand-made Native American jewelry is 18". Turquoise stones may vary slightly in size and color. You will be getting one from the group 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 comment box as you check out.

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. Its history also includes beautiful ornamental creations by Native Americans and Persians. Its popularity is still quite strong today. Most specimens are cryptocrystalline, meaning that the crystals can only be seen by a microscope. The finest turquoise comes from Iran but is challenged by stone found in the southwestern United States. 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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