Native American Genuine Turquoise Magnesite Sterling Silver Necklace Navajo made by Veronica Begay.

This Turquoise Choker features a gorgeous design by Navajo Indian artist Veronica Begay. Turquoise jewelry like this is high in fashion now for its natural beauty, elegance and color. Also sold as a set with a matching bracelet. Click here to see the set, 0042-SET. This necklace has three hand-strung strands of 4mm hand drilled genuine Turquoise nuggets interspersed with polished, flat rectangular Magnesite beads, a cousin of Turquoise. The rectangular beads are approximately 30mm by 40mm and dyed to match Turquoise. The natural Turquoise delivers a vibrant range of natural colors, making each nugget unique. Just like snowflakes, no two Turquoise nuggets are exactly alike. The Turquoise nuggets are strung back-to-back and highlighted with Sterling Silver seamless beads, giving it classic Native character. Each end of this Turquoise necklace has been dressed with Sterling Silver cones. A 3" Sterling Silver extension chain is part of the 17" length of this Turquoise necklace. Designed and strung in our shop by Veronica Begay. The group picture demonstrates the range of variety from piece to piece.

This necklace was 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 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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