American Indian Feather Turquoise Sterling Silver Bead Necklace BX118919

MATERIALS:

Sterling Silver and real Turquoise.

MEASUREMENTS:

Pendant measures approximately 2" long and 1-7/8" at widest point. Necklace measures approximately 18-3/4" long.

DESCRIPTION:

This necklace is a Navajo classic! In this Native American jewelry, the pendant is Navajo hand crafted by artist Raymond Delgarito, out of genuine sterling silver and a real Turquoise stone. The stone is precisely placed in a hand cut bezel setting, while being accented by twisted silver and wonderful hand cut feather designs for a stunning look. Feathers are symbols of prayers, marks of honor or sources of ideas. They represent the Creative Force. The pendant is stamped .925 (sterling silver) and is hallmarked. The necklace is hand strung out of old pawn style sterling silver and real Turquoise beads. The necklace consists of: 6-mm old pawn silver round beads and 5-mm Turquoise beads. Each end of the necklace is completed with a silver cone and bead for an elegant finish. The cones are stamped sterling.

Turquoise is the birthstone of December. It is believed that turquoise tends to bring good fortune, strength and helps overcome illness. Turquoise got its name from the Levantine traders called Turks who brought the stone to Europe from Persia via Turkey centuries ago. Native Americans have prized turquoise since the time of the Aztecs, who mined it in New Mexico. The natural variations that occur in turquoise are part of its appeal and beauty.