Native American Genuine Turquoise Slab Onyx Bead Sterling Silver Chief Choker Necklace 2202-245672-NK
Native American Genuine Turquoise Slab Onyx Bead Sterling Silver Chief Choker Necklace.
This Turquoise Chief choker is a cut above the rest. An impressive piece of hand strung Navajo jewelry for those who want to stand out. It features hand cut slabs of genuine Turquoise hand strung with beads of genuine Black Onyx in a striking pattern. The hand made Sterling casings are decorated with traditional feather and coil designs. Each end is finished with a Sterling Silver cone. Strung in our shop. This one has a 3" box link chain for flexibility and the total length is 17-1/2" long. 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 slabs may vary slightly. The item pictured is an excellent representation of the one of a kind hand made choker you'll receive.
There are many legends about Turquoise; The Pima consider it to bring good fortune and strength and believe that it helps overcome illness. The Zuni believe that blue turquoise was male and of the sky and green turquoise was female and of the earth. Pueblo Indians thought that its color was stolen from the sky. In Hopi legend the lizard who travels between the above and the below, excretes turquoise and that the stone can hold back floods. The Apache felt that turquoise on a gun or bow made it shoot straight. The Navajo consider it as good fortune to wear and believe it could appease the Wind Spirit.
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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