Native American Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Money Clip.

Hold you cash in style! This money clip features plenty of natural character with nuggets of genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Coral. Hand twisted Sterling Silver wires and a long Sterling Silver feather gives this money clip an extra high shine. The Turquoise, Coral and Sterling Silver have all been set on a spring nickel silver clip. Made in our shop by master Navajo Indian silversmith Verna Blackgoat. This money clip is 1" by 1-3/4". Gemstones may slightly vary. You'll be getting one from the group of hand made money clips pictured below.

There are four types of precious coral in Hawaii: black coral (Antipathidae), gold coral (Parazoanthidae), red or pink coral (Corallidae) and bamboo coral. Each of these has a different internal composition. Red and pink corals produce a calcite skeleton similar in hardness to ivory and pearls. Bamboo corals, on the other hand, produce a skeleton composed partially of calcite and partially of protein that is similar to the keratin in your fingernails. These alternating bands of material resemble a bamboo stalk; thus the corals' name. In Hawaii, black corals are found in 100-300 ft. of water, shallow enough to harvest using scuba equipment. Many harvesters, however, have died in pursuit of coral trees at the deep end of this range. Red, gold and bamboo coral are found between 1,000 and 1,500 ft; so harvesting is conducted with remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) or submarines.

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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