Native American Zuni Genuine Coral Sterling Silver Cross Pendant 1967-PN
Native American Genuine Coral Sterling Silver Cross Pendant.
This pendant is gorgeous. It features a traditional design made from hand cut stones of genuine Coral. These hot red Coral stones have been cut with perfect precision and set against the brilliance of hand stamped Sterling Silver. The shine of the Sterling Silver Cross combined with the natural beauty of the Coral makes for a very attractive piece of jewelry. Suspended from a complimentary chain, this pendant is 2" long. Signed by the Native American jeweler C. Iule. Coral may vary slightly in shape and color. You'll be getting one from the group 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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