Navajo Indian Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Desert Pearl Necklace 2405-NK
Navajo Indian Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Desert Pearl Necklace.
Strung in our shop by Navajo artist Berlinda Begay. This necklace has an amazing display of shimmering Sterling Silver Desert Pearl bench beads. Amidst the shine of the Sterling Silver are hand cut beads of beautiful Red Coral sandwiched between genuine beads of Turquoise. Little bursts of vibrant color within gorgeous Sterling Silver. Both ends of this beauty of a necklace are adorned with Sterling Silver cones. The total length is 27". 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.
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. Coral was long thought to be a strong talisman against bleeding, evil spirits, and hurricanes.
When you say the word coral, most people think of the coral reefs in the South Pacific like the Great Barrier Reef off Australia. However, these coral reefs are formed by a different species than the coral traditionally used in jewelry. Coral is porous so it should not come into contact with chemicals. To clean it, wipe it gently with a moist soft cloth.
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.
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