Navajo Genuine Turquoise & Coral Sterling Silver Reversible Squash Blossom Necklace Earrings Set 2959-SQNK
Navajo Genuine Turquoise & Coral Sterling Silver Reversible Squash Blossom Necklace Earrings Set.
A stunning example of the traditional beauty of Silver, Turquoise, and Coral. This Navajo Squash Blossom is a gorgeous work of hand made Native American jewelry. It was skillfully constructed by hand out of Sterling Silver and set with hand cut cabochons of genuine Turquoise and Coral into traditional Navajo cluster designs. The cluster designs, Naja, and earrings have Turquoise on one side and Coral on the other making this two necklace sets in one. They were hand strung with Sterling Silver bench beads that provide a brilliant shine. The breathtaking sky blue hues of the Turquoise and fiery reds of the Coral come alive against the luster of the Sterling Silver. This Sterling Silver Necklace is 25" long. The naja is 2-1/4" wide and 2-1/2" long so this necklace hangs like it's 27" in length. The matching earrings are 1-3/4" long. Stamped Sterling.
There are many legends about Turquoise; The Pima consider it to bring good fortune and strength and that it helped overcome illness. The Zuni believe that blue turquoise was male and of the sky and green turquoise was female and of the earth. Pueblo Indians thought that its color was stolen from the sky. In Hopi legend the lizard who travels between the above and the below, excretes turquoise and that the stone can hold back floods. The Apache felt that turquoise on a gun or bow made it shoot straight. The Navajo consider it as good fortune to wear and believe it could appease the Wind Spirit.
There are several types of precious coral. Although Red corals are most common in jewelry, coral can be found naturally in a variety of colors including blacks and golds. Coral is produced in warm, shallow coastal areas by tiny marine animals and can be found in many places. Jewelry grade coral usually comes from the Mediterranean Sea, Hawaii, or China and is increasingly rare due to large efforts to protect the worlds Coral Reefs. Coral is known to be used as a gem since prehistoric times and has gained a reputation for having powers of healing and protection. Red coral was believed to change color according to one's health, but only if the stone was not fashioned by man. Strings of coral were considered a gift of royal proportion in parts of Africa. It was also popular as a gem in the Egyptian and Roman empires who believed in its curative powers.
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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