Navajo Indian Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace.

This necklace is a beautiful work of Navajo artistry. It holds artfully hand cut stones of genuine Turquoise. Each stone of this gorgeous Turquoise still has its natural colors and markings, and they have been finely hand cut to form touching tear drop shapes. Individually hand made Sterling Silver bezels hold each Turquoise stone to the hand cut Sterling Silver sheets. Hand twisted Sterling Silver wires and traditional hand stamped details add extra ornamentation. Sterling Silver feather figures dress the sides of the Turquoise stones. The Sterling Silver bench beads give this necklace a high shine. This one was made in our shop. It is 26" long. 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. Turquoise may slightly vary. You'll be getting one from the group. Stamped Sterling. Signed with the Navajo artist's hallmark. The photo is an excellent representation of the one of a kind hand made Turquoise necklace you'll receive.

Individuality and authenticity are what make Indian jewelry valuable. Today's craftsmen cut and shape turquoise, shell and other stone by much the same methods as their ancestors used.

Southwest Indians today are perhaps best known for the beauty and variety of their jewelry. Not only is it prized by the collector, but also by the Indian him or herself. Jewelry is considered as wealth and any ceremonial occasion is used to display it. One of the most striking features of a dance is the quantity and variety of jewelry worn by the dancers.

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 cryptocrystalline, 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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