Navajo Indian Turquoise Sterling Silver Broach.

This broach is full of natural character. This one features an impressive display of genuine Turquoise nuggets. These Turquoise stones have been set up against the brilliance of Sterling Silver. This pin has been hand cut with elegant scalloped edges and hand stamped with fine line designs. It is 2" wide and 2-5/8" long. Stamped Sterling. Signed by the Navajo Indian jewelry artist Johnson. Turquoise stones may slightly vary. The photo is an excellent representation of the one of a kind hand made pin you'll receive.

Turquoise is a valuable mineral and is possibly the most valuable, non-transparent mineral in the jewelry trade. It has been mined for eons since at least 6000 BC. by early Egyptians. Its history also includes beautiful ornamental creations by Native Americans and Persians. Its popularity is still quite strong today. Although crystals of any size are rare, some small crystals have been found in Virginia and elsewhere. Most specimens are crypto crystalline, meaning that the crystals could only be seen by a microscope. The finest turquoise comes from Iran but is challenged by some southwestern United States specimens. The name comes from a French word, which means stone of Turkey, from where Persian material passed on its way to Europe.

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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