Traditional Navajo Genuine Sleeping Beauty Blue Turquoise Cluster Sterling Silver Necklace Earring Set.

This Turquoise is alive with character. Navajo hand made Sterling Silver art, straight from the heart of the Indian Nation. This Necklace carries traditional Genuine Sky Blue Turquoise set in hand made Sterling Silver with a very vintage look. Length of the necklace is 20" and the centerpiece is 1 1/4" with a hand made box link chain that can be adjusted. The matching hook earrings are 1-1/8" in length. Signed by the Navajo jewelry artist Bea Tom and stamped Sterling. An extension chain can be included with this item for $5.00 per inch. Let us know how long you'd like your extension chain in the comment box as you check out.

Turquoise is a highly sought-after mineral and is possibly the most valuable, non-transparent mineral in the jewelry trade. It has been mined for eons since at least 6000 BC by early Egyptians. Its history also includes beautiful ornamental creations by Native Americans and Persians. Its popularity is still quite strong today. The finest turquoise comes from Iran but is challenged by some southwestern United States specimens. The name comes from a French word, which means stone of Turkey, from where Persian material passed on its way to Europe. In Native American 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.

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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