Necklaces
Native American Inlaid Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace 2116-NK
Native American Inlaid Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace.
This necklace is a sensational piece of hand crafted Navajo Indian jewelry. This sensational piece of Native American jewelry was hand made out of shimmering Sterling Silver. It has been hand stamped with traditional fine line details. Plus, this necklace prominently features traditional inlaid designs made from hand cut stones of natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise. It has a box link chain for complete flexibility. Made in our shop by Navajo artist Jimmy Emerson. The total length of this necklace is 15-1/2". The matching French hook earrings are 1-1/2" long.
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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