Zuni Genuine Mediterranean Coral Sterling Silver Necklace & Post Earrings Jewelry Set 0070-249212-NK-SET
Zuni Genuine Mediterranean Coral Sterling Silver Necklace & Post Earrings Jewelry Set.
This jewelry set is gorgeous and fashionable. It features a Zuni necklace set with hand-cut pieces of genuine natural Mediterranean Coral. These Coral stones have been cut with perfect precision and set by hand one at a time in Sterling Silver bezels. The natural beauty of the Coral comes alive against the shimmer of the Sterling Silver. This is an exceptional and classic Zuni jewelry set. The sensational necklace is 21" long and the post earrings are 1/2" long. Stamped Sterling and signed by the Zuni artist. You will be receiving the items in the pictures below.
This jewelry comes from one of the leading trading posts in the heart of the Indian Nation. Established over 35 years ago, the owners recently retired and liquidated $200,000 wholesale ($450,000 retail) of their inventory to Alltribes. They worked with some of the best Navajo and Zuni jewelers and kept to the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship. This jewelry features unique designs and quality stones. It was made before the price of silver went up and will have lower prices.
There are several types of precious coral. Although Red corals are most common in jewelry, coral can be found naturally in a variety of colors including blacks and golds. Coral is produced in warm, shallow coastal areas by tiny marine animals and can be found in many places. Jewelry grade coral usually comes from the Mediterranean Sea, Hawaii, or China and is increasingly rare due to large efforts to protect the worlds Coral Reefs. Coral is known to be used as a gem since prehistoric times and has gained a reputation for having powers of healing and protection. Red coral was believed to change color according to one's health, but only if the stone was not fashioned by man. Strings of coral were considered a gift of royal proportion in parts of Africa. It was also popular as a gem in the Egyptian and Roman empires who believed in its curative powers.
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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