Old Pawn Style Sterling Silver Turquoise Navajo 3-Strand Bead Necklace SX112422

MATERIALS: 

Sterling silver and real Turquoise. 

MEASUREMENTS:

Necklace measures approximately 18-1/4" long. Center piece measures approximately 1-3/4" long and 1" wide. The necklaces weighs 73 grams. 

DESCRIPTION:

Excellent craftsmanship is shown throughout this amazing necklace! This piece of Native American jewelry is Navajo hand crafted and strung by artist Raymond Delgarito, out of genuine sterling silver and a real Turquoise stone. The center piece is set with ONE stone that is carefully placed in a hand cut bezel setting, while the necklace is made up of THREE strands that consist of: 6-mm silver round and rondelle beads, along with TWO 18-mm silver divider beads. The divider beads are highlighted with imprinted designs for a phenomenal finish. The center piece is stamped 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.