Navajo Indian Bear Claw Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Ring Size 13 to 16 2736-RG-B
Navajo Indian Bear Claw Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Ring Size 13 to 16.
What a work of art! This is truly an impressive ring. Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Coral and a faux Bear Claw are framed by individually hand made Sterling Silver dots and detailed fans set on a shimmering Sterling Silver setting. This ring could also be used as a scarf tie. Made in our shop. The riches of the earth, the power and purity of precious metal and gemstones, combined in a work of wearable art. You will draw on its qualities, as it becomes a part of you. Stamped Sterling. Signed by the Navajo Indian jewelry artist with our hallmark. Sizes 13 to 16 are available. Let us know what size you want in the 'comment box' as you check out.
Navajos comprise the largest tribe in the joined states, living on the largest reservation, which is situated in northwestern New Mexico and northeastern Arizona. A feeling of tribal strength is expressed in their own name, The Navajo Nation.
The Navajo were the first to produce jewelry that required the working of metal. Their love of metalworking can be traced to the Spanish arrival in the Southwest. The silver bridles and horse trappings of the Conquistadors were admired and often stolen by the raiding Navajos. Later when the area became part of Mexico, Mexican silversmiths traded jewelry to wealthy Navajo for sheep. Jewelry became a symbol of wealth.
The existence of coral for Adornment, and it's great demand in our world, dates back over ten thousand years. The name for this is "Moorish or Oxblood Jewelry" Quality Coral is also referred to as RED GOLD! Coral is known to be used as a gem since prehistoric times. Coral has a history of religious meaning and is one of the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures.
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.
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.
CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC
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