Zuni Thunderbird Multicolor Inlay Sterling Silver Link Necklace Set JX127047

MATERIALS:

Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Coral, Jet, Brown Shell, and Mother of Pearl.

MEASUREMENTS:

Necklace measures approximately 22-3/4" inside circumference, allowing the largest side links to measure approximately 1-1/4" long (excluding side rings) and 1/2" at widest point, the smallest side links to measure approximately 1/4" long (excluding side rings) and 1/4 at widest point, and the center link measures approximately 1-3/4" long and 1-1/4" at widest point. Post stud earrings measure approximately 3/4" long and 5/8" at widest point.

DESCRIPTION:

An offer like this will not last long! This piece of Native American jewelry is Zuni hand crafted by artist Leages Chiyite, out of genuine sterling silver and real Multicolor inlay. The inlay consisits of: Turquoise, Coral, Jet, Brown Shell, and Mother of Pearl. The inlay is carefully set, creating striking Thunderbird designs. The necklace is signed Zuni and hallmarked by the artist. The earrings have a total of TWO Thunderbird heads that perfectly match the necklace for a wonderful finish. 

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.

Corals are known to be very soothing and very protective. Coral is of an organic origin; it is the skeletal remains of marine animals called Coral Polyps. Colonies of these tiny creatures build branching structures as they grow, gradually forming reefs and atolls.