Wholesale Mixed Lot of Six Southwestern Traditional Sterling Silver Pins and Pendant Pins Jewelry.

Wholesalers and collectors, heads up! This one is for you. This is a great wholesale mixed antique lot of 6 pins and pendant pins from Bell Jewelers over 50 years old. It's the perfect way for you to add stock to your store or your collection. This lot features genuine Turquoise in Native American and southwestern designs. See the pictures below for individual details. These sensational items vary in size and shape. You'll be getting the wholesale lot of 6 pictured below. Each pendant comes with a complimentary chain.

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.