Native American Lapis Silver Gold Choker Necklace by Navajo Indian Jewelry artist Russell Sam 1727-NK
Native American Lapis Silver Gold Choker Necklace by Navajo Indian Jewelry artist Russell Sam.
This Native American Indian necklace is a true beauty. This fine piece of jewelry was hand made out of shining Sterling Silver. The hand cut Sterling Silver sheets feature traditional overlaid designs and corn stalk images of 12K Gold Fill. This necklace will match perfectly with any other Silver and Gold jewelry that already in your collection. The center of this Navajo made Silver and Gold necklace holds an oval cab of genuine Lapis for the perfect touch of color. This one has a box link chain for complete adjustability. The total length of this necklace is 20". The matching post earrings are 7/8" long. Stamped Sterling and 12KGF. Signed by the Navajo Indian artist Russell Sam.
Lapis lazuli is a beautiful opaque stone ranging in color from a deep blue to denim. Lapis lazuli can be made of several minerals besides lazurite, namely sodalite, hauyne, calcite (white streaks), and pyrite (metallic streaks or flecks). Stones that are deep blue with small patches of pyrite and calcite are considered the most valuable. The ancients believed that divine favor and success came to those wearing lapis. It was largely reserved for royalty. Claims to origins of lapis lazuli range from Afghanistan and ancient Babylon to Peru and the Inca civilization. Regardless, those who wore lapis claimed that "power amulets" were formed when this beautiful stone was shaped into the form of an eye and ornamented with gold.
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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