Native American Turquoise Coral Bear Claw Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet.

The powerful Grizzly Bear captured in Sterling Silver with plenty of intricate adornments befitting this foreboding creature. A 1-1/4", Bear claw as the center piece with genuine Turquoise nugget and a deep Red Gold Coral nugget to give it the traditonal Southwest look. The bear claw, turquoise, and coral have each been set individually hand made bezels of sterling silver. The bear claw is then accentuated with hand stamped leaves of sterling silver and coiled wires. Made in our shop. This piece is 1-1/2" wide and will fit 6-1/2" to a 7-1/2" wrist and is stamped Sterling and Signed . Check out item number 1854 for different sizes.

Turquoise is the birthstone of December & anniversary gemstone for the 11th year of marriage.Turquoise, the robin's egg blue gemstone worn by Pharaohs and Aztec Kings, is probably one of the oldest gemstones known. Yet, only its prized blue color, a color so distinctive that its name is used to describe any color that resembles it, results in its being used as a gemstone.

Birthstone Months with Coral - Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20): Blood Coral is the birthstone. Anniversary Gemstone for Coral - Coral is the anniversary gemstone for the 35th year of marriage. Coral Mystical Properties - Coral is used to build an emotional foundation. More Coral Lore - Coral is said to protect children. In many countries, coral is given as a gift to children. Coral is said to cure madness and give wisdom. Black Coral is Hawaii's US State Gemstone.

The existence of coral for Adornment, and it's great demand in our world, dates back over ten thousand years. The name for this is "Moorish or Oxblood Jewelry" Quality Coral is also referred to as RED GOLD!! Coral is known to be used as a gem since prehistoric times.Coral has a history of religious meaning and is one of the seven treasures in Buddhist scriptures. Coral was long thought to be a strong talisman against bleeding, evil spirits, and hurricanes.

The Navajo were the first to produce jewelry that required the working of metal. Their love of metal working can be traced to the Spanish arrival in the Southwest. The silver bridles and horse trappings of the Conquistadors were admired and often stolen by the raiding Navajos. Later when the area became part of Mexico, Mexican silversmiths traded jewelry to wealthy Navajo for sheep. Jewelry became a symbol of wealth.A Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item

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