Turquoise Coral Stainless Steel Brass Engraved Pocket Knife.

This Inlaid Turquoise and Coral Engraved Pocket Knife is a master work of art! Hand cut stones of block Turquoise, block Coral, and genuine ironwood have been perfectly inlaid in shining brass channels on the handle to this one. The mix of gemstones creates a good variety of contrasting colors that's very appealing to the eye. The engraved silver Stainless Steel ends give off a high shine. The handle to this knife is 4" long. The stainless steel blade is 3" in length.

Turquoise is a valuable 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. Although crystals of any size are rare, some small crystals have been found in Virginia and elsewhere. Most specimens are crypto crystalline, meaning that the crystals could only be seen by a microscope. 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.