Navajo Genuine Coral Nugget Sterling Silver Feather Pendant Necklace Jewelry 0045-244901-PN
Navajo Genuine Coral Nugget Sterling Silver Feather Pendant Necklace Jewelry.
This pendant is gorgeous! This one prominently features a nugget of genuine natural Coral. This sensational Coral has been set against the brilliance of shimmering Sterling Silver. Sterling Silver feather figures have been included for extra detail. Suspended from a complimentary 18" chain, this pendant is approximately 1-5/8" long. Stamped Sterling by the Navajo artist. Due to the hand made nature of this item some slight variations may occur from piece to piece. You'll be getting one from the group of hand made Coral pendants pictured below.
This jewelry comes from one of the leading trading posts in the heart of the Indian Nation. Established over 35 years ago, the owners recently retired and liquidated $200,000 wholesale ($450,000 retail) of their inventory to Alltribes. They worked with some of the best Navajo and Zuni jewelers and kept to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. This jewelry features unique designs and quality stones. It was made before the price of silver went up and will have lower prices.
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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