TURQUOISE CORAL Silver 1984 USA Olympic Buckle 2 for 1 0285-BB
Remember the 1984 Olympics with pride. This incredible buckle features brilliant pieces of genuine sky blue Turquoise and red Coral in a masterfully made chip inlay. The Turquoise and Coral have been inlaid in shining channels of nickel Silver that come together to form the five Olympic rings with the message, "LA USA 1984". It reminds us of the Olympics held in Los Angeles with the classic American eagle mascot and the Gold Medal performance of Mary Lou Retton. This buckle is 2-3/8" by 3-5/8" with a 1-3/4" keeper on the back.In Indian folklore it is said that there was once a chief with turquoise colored skin. One day he was running from his enemies in the hot desert. Whenever he stopped to rest, his perspiration ran onto the ground, collected in rocks and became turquoise. There are many legends about Turquoise; The Pima consider it to bring good fortune and strength and that it helped 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. 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. |