Native American Inlaid Turquoise Lapis Opal Sterling Silver Necklace 2651-NK
Native American Inlaid Turquoise Lapis Opal Sterling Silver Necklace.
This necklace is an amazing work of art. This one has an elegant and contemporary design made from hand cut sheets of Sterling Silver. This necklace has a raised inlaid design made from hand cut stones of genuine Turquoise, Lapis, Charoite, Malachite, and lab Opal. This mix of gemstones creates a colorful design that's absolutely gorgeous. The necklace has a box link chain for complete flexibility. The total length of this impressive necklace is 17". The matching post earrings are 2-1/8" long. Stamped Sterling. Signed by the Native American artist RS.
There are many legends about Turquoise; The Pima consider it to bring good fortune and strength and that it helped 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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