Native American Jewelry Turquoise Sterling Silver Cross Pendant 1819-PN
Native American Jewelry Turquoise Sterling Silver Cross Pendant.
This Native American Jewelry Turquoise Sterling Silver Cross Pendant is a sensational piece of hand made Native American jewelry. A spiritual image made from the stones of the earth, you can't go wrong with that. This Navajo made, Sterling Silver cross pendant holds five stones worth of genuine Turquoise. Each piece of this Turquoise has been hand cut to form gorgeous teardrop shapes. Each of these hand cut Turquoise stones have been set in individually hand crafted Sterling Silver bezels that have been sweated to a hand cut sheet of Sterling Silver. The Turquoise stones have all been set with their points facing the center creating an artful sense of balance. Individually hand made, Sterling Silver 'Navajo Tear Drops' add extra detail and a gorgeous shine. Made in our shop and suspended from a complimentary chain this pendant is 2" wide and 2-1/2" long. Stamped Sterling. Signed with the Navajo artist's hallmark. Turquoise stones may slightly vary. The photo is an excellent representation of the one of a kind hand made Turquoise pendant you'll receive.
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 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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