Navajo Made Genuine Apple Coral Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace by Native American artist Marcella James.

This is a beautiful example of Navajo Indian silver work. This Native American Indian Sterling Silver squash blossom holds gorgeous hand cut cabs of genuine Apple Coral. Each cab of this gorgeous Coral is surrounded by some very impressive Silver work. The hand cut Sterling Silver has been hand stamped with traditional southwestern designs, and hand twisted Sterling Silver wires give this one extra ornamentation. The Sterling Silver bench beads give off their irresistible high shine. This squash blossom is 23-1/2" long. The naja is 2-1/2" long at the center, so this necklace hangs like it's 25" long. The matching post earrings are 1-1/2" in length. Stamped Sterling and signed by the Navajo artist Marcella James.

There are several types of precious coral. Although Red corals are most common in jewelry, coral can be found naturally in a variety of colors including blacks and golds. Coral is produced in warm, shallow coastal areas by tiny marine animals and can be found in many places. Jewelry grade coral usually comes from the Mediterranean Sea, Hawaii, or China and is increasingly rare due to large efforts to protect the worlds Coral Reefs. Coral is known to be used as a gem since prehistoric times and has gained a reputation for having powers of healing and protection. Red coral was believed to change color according to one's health, but only if the stone was not fashioned by man. Strings of coral were considered a gift of royal proportion in parts of Africa. It was also popular as a gem in the Egyptian and Roman empires who believed in its curative powers.

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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