Native American Turquoise Inlaid Sterling Silver Necklace.

This necklace is an impressive work of art. This one was made in our shop by master Navajo Indian jewelry artist Jimmy Emerson. This one features traditional inlaid designs made from hand stones of genuine Turquoise. These Turquoise inlaid designs appear on a shimmering hand cut sheet of Sterling Silver. This necklace features hand twisted Sterling Silver wires, hand made Sterling Silver dots, and hand stamped designs give this one the perfect amount of detail. This adjustable necklace is 16" long. We can size this one up to 22" if need be. Let us know what size you need in the 'comment box' as you check out. If you do not leave a size requirement you will get it at 16", which is the preferred size. Stamped Sterling. Signed by the Navajo Indian artist JE (jimmy Emerson).

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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