Three Strand Native American Turquoise Nugget Sterling Silver Choker Necklace 0177-BNK
Three Strand Native American Turquoise Nugget Sterling Silver Choker Necklace.
This necklace is full of natural beauty. It features three hand strung strands of genuine Turquoise bead nuggets. The Turquoise nuggets have been strung back to back for the pure look of Turquoise. Each nugget features plenty of natural character with its natural green shades and earth tone marbling. Each end of this choker is dressed with a cone of shimmering Sterling Silver. Strung in our shop.This choker is 15-3/8" long and it has an extra 3-1/2" long extension chain. Stamped Sterling.
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.
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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