Native American Genuine Turquoise Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace.

This is some of the finest Native American Indian jewelry available on the market today. If you like the traditional old look with a lot of character than this is the Squash Blossom for you! This spectacular squash blossom was made in our shop by master silversmith Tim. He hand selected a gorgeous array of genuine Turquoise from our vault to create this fine squash blossom. Each Turquoise nugget is full of natural character and the natural pale-greens and sky-blues blend through the necklace. The Silver is heavy gauge and you'll know it when you wear this necklace. The Turquoise is surrounded with hand twisted Sterling wire and detailing that was hand stamped. Sterling Silver bench beads and blossoms give this Native American necklace extra shine. The total length is 28". The naja is 4-1/2" by 4-1/2". Stamped Sterling and signed by the artist. This is a true one of a kind piece. Once it's gone, it's gone.

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. Today, it is more popular than ever and its use around the world is prolific. 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. Certain Native Americans called turquoise "Chal-cui-hui-tal", meaning "the highest and most valued thing in the world". The Zuni believe that blue turquoise was male and of the sky and green turquoise was female and of the earth. The Zuni, along with many other Native American groups, believed the stone could help protect them from demons or help a person feel intuitively the difference between good and evil as well as protect against accidents and various dangers. To actually see a bright blue nugget of Turquoise on the otherwise gray and dusty desert floor is to know the incredible nature of this stone and will lead anyone to realize what the American Indians have known to be true for millennia - that Turquoise is special, sacred, and has power.

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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