Native American Genuine Turquoise Sterling Silver Mini-Lighter Case.

Flick your mini Bic in style with this shimmering Silver lighter case. Hand made by Native American jewelers, it features genuine cabs of beautiful Sleeping Beauty Turquoise surrounded by classic southwestern designs. The silver work was all hand made and the designs were hand stamped on both front and back. This is truly gorgeous Turquoise and its brilliant sky blue hues are intensified next to the intricate shining detail of the Sterling Silver. You'll treasure this lighter case and its sure to make a treasure out of your lighter. You know - it's the little things in life that give us the most pleasure. This lighter case is 2" long and 7/8" wide, a snug fit for a mini Bic. Stamped Sterling and signed by the Navajo artist. Turquoise nuggets may vary slightly, you'll be getting one from the group pictured below.

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 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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