Turquoise Coral Beaded Necklace Native American Genuine Turquoise Necklace by Veronica Begay.

This necklace is a beautiful example of the Navajo tradition. Designed and hand strung by Veronica Begay. This beaded necklace features genuine Turquoise nuggets centered between graduated strands of brilliant red Apple coral. This necklace is of the highest quality - a wearable work of Navajo art. Finished with Sterling Silver cones and a hook and eye clasp. This design is 22" in length and the cones are stamped Sterling. You'll be getting one from the group of necklaces pictured below. 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 'customer notes box' as you check out.

Native Americans of the southwest have paired Turquoise with red and orange materials in their jewelry for a long time. Its a beautiful combination of color contrasts. But the tradition is thousands of years old, rooted in symbolic meaning and regional materials. The original materials of the ancient American Indians would have been shell or pipestone, but now red Corals have become the standard because they are hard and easily polished. The red, white, and blue effect created when set with Turquoise and Silver imparts a whole new patriotic meaning to the ancient American color scheme.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize that it is 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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