Traditional Southwestern Genuine Turquoise Cabochon Sterling Silver Roadrunner Jewelry Pin.

This Traditional Southwestern Genuine Turquoise Cabochon Sterling Silver Roadrunner Pin is a fantastic antique piece from Bell Jewelers that is over 50 years old. This pin features the image of the roadrunner finely hand made out of shimmering Sterling Silver. This roadrunner features a cabochon of genuine Turquoise. Jewelry artists often use Turquoise to honor the Father Sky. This pin is 1-1/2" by 1/2". You will be receiving one of the items in the pictures below.

Despite being one of the oldest gems, probably first introduced to Europe (through Turkey) with other Silk Road novelties, turquoise did not become important as an ornamental stone in the West until the 14th century, following a decline in the Roman Catholic Church's influence which allowed the use of turquoise in secular jewelry. It was apparently unknown in India until the Muhgal period, and unknown in Japan until the 18th century. A common belief shared by many of these civilizations held that turquoise possessed certain prophylactic qualities; it was thought to change color with the wearer's health and protect him or her from untoward forces.