Native American Traditional Genuine Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Necklace Earring Set.

This is a beautiful example of Navajo Indian jewelry artistry. This Navajo made necklace features gorgeous stones of genuine sky blue Turquoise and nuggets of rich & genuine Red Gold Coral. Each Turquoise and Coral stone has been set in individually hand cut Sterling Silver bezels that were soldered to hand cut Sterling Silver sheets. Hand made 'Navajo Tear Drops', Sterling Silver leaves, and Sterling Silver bench beads offer their high shine to this one. Made in our shop by Navajo jeweler Verna Blackgoat. It is 21" long, and the matching post earrings are 1-1/8" long. Stamped Sterling and signed with the Navajo artist's hallmark.

The Dine' (or Navajo) People are a unique group of American Indians still living the traditional way of life throughout the four corners region of the Southwestern United States. The Navajo people have returned to the original name, the Dine' (pronounced di-nay'h), given to them by their holy people. The Dine' land (aka Navajo reservation) on top of Oak Creek Canyon is the largest reservation established for the Dine', covering about 25,000 sq. miles of land, and is located in parts of Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado. The Navajo were the first to produce jewelry that required the working of metal. Their love of metal working can be traced to the Spanish arrival in the Southwest. The silver bridles and horse trappings of the Conquistadors were admired and often stolen by the raiding Navajos. Later when the area became part of Mexico, Mexican silversmiths traded jewelry to wealthy Navajo for sheep. Jewelry became a symbol of wealth.

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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