Native American Turquoise Magnesite & Angel Skin Coral Choker Necklace.

This beautiful turquoise and angel skin coral necklace is an amazing piece of Native American jewelry hand made by the Begay Sisters. Turquoise jewelry like this is in high fashion now for its elegant natural character. This piece features genuine magnesite turquoise nuggets with beautifully contrasting angel skin coral. The Turquoise nuggets have been hand strung onto this choker necklace with angel skin coral in an alternating fashion. The turquoise nuggets measure 13mm by 18mm. The necklace itself measures 16". An extension chain can be included with this item for $5.00 per inch. Let us know how long you'd like your extension chain in the 'comment box' as you check out. Turquoise slabs may slightly vary. You'll be getting one from the group.

Turquoise has been, since about 200 B.C., extensively used by southwestern U.S Native Americans and by many of the Indian tribes in Mexico. The Native American Jewelry or "Indian style" jewelry with turquoise mounted in or with silver is relatively new. Some believe this style of Jewelry was unknown prior to about 1880, when a white trader persuaded a Navajo craftsman to make turquoise and silver jewelry using coin silver. Prior to this time, the Native Americans had made solid turquoise beads, carvings, and inlaid mosaics. Recently, turquoise has found wide acceptance among people of all walks of life and from many different ethnic groups.

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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