Navajo Old Pawn Style Sterling Silver Turquoise Chain Necklace SX115696

MATERIALS:

Sterling silver and real Turquoise.

MEASUREMENTS:

Pendant measures approximately 2-3/8" long and 2-1/8" wide. Necklace measures approximately 18" inside circumference and weighs 57 grams.

DESCRIPTION:

This is a wonderful piece of Navajo artistry! This piece of Native American jewelry is Navajo hand crafted by artist Raymond Delagrito, out of genuine sterling silver and real Turquoise stones. A total of EIGHT stones are gently placed in hand cut bezel settings, while silver beads can be seen highlighting in between for a dazzling finish. The necklace is satmped sterling and hallmarked.

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.