Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Heishi Bead Necklace 2009-BNK
Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Heishi Bead Necklace
This Native American Turquoise Silver Heishi Bead Necklace is high in fashion. This hand made Navajo Indian jewelry was designed and hand strung in our shop by Navajo artist Berlinda Begay. This necklace features beautiful hand made heishi tube beads of genuine green Turquoise. Heishi beads of genuine Turquoise like this are hard to come by. The Turquoise heishi appears with three black faceted beads for a gorgeous and elegant look. Both ends of this Turquoise necklace has been dressed with a shining Sterling Silver cone. The total length of this fine Navajo jewelry is 20-1/4". Stamped Sterling.
The Navajo believe turquoise is a piece of the sky that has fallen to earth, and it is used as an offering to appease the wind. The Apache think it combines the spirits of the sea and sky to help warriors and hunters aim accurately. For the Apache, turquoise is associated with the bringing of rain and could always be found at the end of a rainbow. The Zuni believe that turquoise protects them from demons, while the Aztecs reserved turquoise for the gods and it was not to be worn by mere mortals. It is alleged that the wearer of this stone is able to develop friendships. It would help a person feel intuitively the difference between good and evil. Turquoise would protect against accidents and various dangers. The blue in turquoise symbolized the Heavens and green symbolized the Earth. The stones were used by medicine men to work charms.
We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize that it is 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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