Navajo Indian Jewelry Genuine Turquoise Silver Old Pawn Hair Barrette. 3796-JA
Navajo Indian Jewelry Genuine Turquoise Silver Old Pawn Hair Barrette.
This Navajo Indian Jewelry Genuine Turquoise Silver Old Pawn Hair Barrette is a traditional and highly fashionable piece of hand made Navajo Indian jewelry. This hair barrette features an elegant southwestern old pawn style design made from sand cast Sterling Silver. The center of this hair barrette holds a hand cut cabochons of genuine Turquoise. This Turquoise delivers is natural cool hues to this Santa Fe finished Sterling Silver to make for a really beautiful piece. Turquoise and Silver, the perfect combination. This Turquoise Hair Barrette is 3-1/8" long and 1-1/8" wide. Stamped Sterling. Signed by the Navajo Indian jewelry artist MC.
Turquoise cabs may slightly vary. You will be getting one from the group.
Despite being one of the oldest gems, probably first introduced to Europe (through Turkey) with other Silk Road novelties, turquoise did not become important as an ornamental stone in the West until the 14th century, following a decline in the Roman Catholic Church's influence which allowed the use of turquoise in secular jewelry. It was apparently unknown in India until the Muhgal period, and unknown in Japan until the 18th century. A common belief shared by many of these civilizations held that turquoise possessed certain prophylactic qualities; it was thought to change color with the wearer's health and protect him or her from untoward forces.
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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