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Navajo Indian Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Necklace

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Navajo Indian Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Necklace.

This is a beautiful example of Navajo Indian jewelry artistry. This Navajo made necklace features gorgeous stones of genuine sky blue Turquoise and nuggets of rich & genuine Red Gold Coral. Each Turquoise and Coral stone has been set in individually hand cut Sterling Silver bezels that were soldered to hand cut Sterling Silver sheets. Hand made 'Navajo Tear Drops', Sterling Silver leaf figures, and the Sterling Silver bench beads offer their high shine to this one. Made in our shop. It is 20-1/4" long, and the matching post earrings are 1-1/8" long. Stamped Sterling, signed with the Navajo artist's hallmark.

Navajos comprise the largest tribe in the joined states, living on the largest reservation which is situated in northwestern New Mexico and northeastern Arizona. A feeling of tribal strength is expressed in their own name, The Navajo Nation.

The Navajo were the first to produce jewelry that required the working of metal. Their love of metal working can be traced to the Spanish arrival in the Southwest. The silver bridles and horse trappings of the Conquistadors were admired and often stolen by the raiding Navajos. Later when the area became part of Mexico, Mexican silversmiths traded jewelry to wealthy Navajo for sheep. Jewelry became a symbol of wealth.

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.

CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC