Native American Turquoise Sterling Silver Pendant Jewelry.

This pendant is an impressive example of Native American jewelry. This large shimmering Sterling Silver pendant features the hand-cut, overlaid image of a person. The person symbol has been surrounded by sky blue nuggets of genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise. Turquoise and Silver can't go wrong. The Sterling Silver image appears on a hand-cut, hand-stamped Sterling Silver sheet with a scalloped edge and Sterling Silver balls. Suspended from a complimentary chain through a wide and symmetrically patterned loop, this pendant is 2-1/2" in diameter. Stamped Sterling. Signed with our hallmark. The pendant alone almost weighs two ounces.

Turquoise has been used for personal adornment in many countries all over the world. Among those who have worn it are the Persians, Tibetans, Greeks, Romans, Aztecs, Incas and of course the Native Americans of our own Southwest, who have been mining and wearing it since the time of Christ. Turquoise has decorated the thrones of Kings, been inlaid in the crowns of royalty and appeared in the crown jewels of many countries. During the 15th century the Queen of France gave a gold ring set with Turquoise to King James IV of Scotland as a pledge of friendship. When Queen Elizabeth of England was married, her gift from the President of Mexico was an exact replica of a prehistoric Nahuate (Aztec) brooch of gold inlaid with Turquoise.

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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