Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Post Earrings 0291-ER
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Post Earrings.
These earrings are absolute beauties. They were masterfully hand made out of shimmering Sterling Silver, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise and Coral. These earrings are of a traditional design with hand-cut cabochons of genuine Turquoise and Coral. The Turquoise and Coral traditionally symbolize Father Sky and Mother Earth. A Sterling Silver fan and hand-made Sterling Silver dots give this pair extra detail. These sensational post earrings are 5/8" long. Stamped Sterling. The matrix may vary slightly. You will be receiving one of the earrings from the group 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 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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