Number One Quality Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling Silver Watch by Robert Leekia 0130-WT
Number One Quality Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Sterling Silver Watch by Robert Leekia
What time is it? It's time to revel, to take intense satisfaction, in knowing you are wearing the splendor of sky blue natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and shimmering Sterling Silver. A time stopping piece of art, a time honored classic of the Southwest Tradition. The genuine Turquoise nuggets art artfully set in hand made Sterling bezels on heavy gauge Sterling Silver. Made by Robert Leekia and his wife Bernice. Complimentary watch face for your convenience. The watch tips are 1-1/4" wide and 1-1/2" long, attached to a stretch band that can be easily adjusted for size. Stamped Sterling and signed by the artist (RLB). Complimentary watch faces and Turquoise nuggets may vary., you'll receive one from the group of Turquoise watches pictured below.
The Sleeping Beauty mine is located near Globe, Arizona. Its turquoise is noted for its solid, light blue color with no matrix. Sleeping Beauty turquoise is the favorite of the Zuni Pueblo silversmiths for use in petite point, needlepoint, and inlay jewelry. This mine is one of the largest in North America and is still operating.
There are many legends about Turquoise; The Pima consider it to bring good fortune and strength and believe that it helps 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 that it is 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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