Navajo Indian Jewelry Turquoise Coral Lapis Silver Necklace Chocker Set by Thompson 2505-NK
Navajo Indian Jewelry Turquoise Coral Lapis Silver Necklace Chocker Set by Thompson
This necklace and earrings set is a true treasure. Navajo made from the Heart of the Navajo Nation. This necklace features a wide variety of natural colors with a gorgeous mix of gemstones. This necklace features hand cut pieces of genuine Turquoise, Coral, Jet, Lapis, Malachite, Spiny Oyster, Amethyst, and Gaspeite. These impressive gemstones have each been set in an individually hand made Sterling Silver casing that was soldered to the Sterling Silver necklace. It has a box link chain for complete adjustability. The total length of this necklace is 19-3/4". The matching earrings hang 2 1/2" Signed by the Navajo artist Emer Thompson. Stamped Sterling. Gemstones may slightly vary. The photo is an excellent representation of the one of a kind made piece of Navajo Indian jewelry you'll receive.
The Spiny Oyster gemstone is actually the colorful shell that comes from the species Spondylus varius also known as the Spiny Oyster or Thorny Oyster. The Thorny Oyster is a bivalve mollusk that dwells primarily in tropical ocean waters. They can be found along the coasts of North Carolina all the way down to the waters near Brazil. It is a stunning animal to look at, and it is often a subject for underwater photography. The dazzling shells of the Thorny Oyster are rare finds and they're treasured for their beautiful red, brown, yellow, purple, and white colors.
Lapis lazuli is a beautiful opaque stone ranging in color from a deep blue to denim. Lapis lazuli can be made of several minerals besides lazurite, namely sodalite, hauyne, calcite (white streaks), and pyrite (metallic streaks or flecks). Stones that are deep blue with small patches of pyrite and calcite are considered the most valuable. The ancients believed that divine favor and success came to those wearing lapis. It was largely reserved for royalty. Claims to origins of lapis lazuli range from Afghanistan and ancient Babylon to Peru and the Inca civilization. Regardless, those who wore lapis claimed that "power amulets" were formed when this beautiful stone was shaped into the form of an eye and ornamented with gold.
An extension chain can be included with this item for $5.00 per inch. Let us know how long you'd like your extension chain in the 'comment box' as you check out.
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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