Purple Oyster Shell Multicolor Sterling Silver Navajo Bead Necklace NX11878

MATERIALS:

Sterling silver, real Purple Oyster Shell, Turquoise, & Coral. 

MEASUREMENTS:

Necklace measures approximately 19-1/4" long.

DESCRIPTION: 

This is a very exquisite necklace that must not be overlooked! This piece of Native American jewelry is Navajo hand strung out of genuine sterling silver and real Purple Oyster Shell, Turquoise, & Coral beads. The necklace consist of: 2-mm silver round beads, 4-mm Purple Oyster Shell rondelle beads, 5-mm Turquoise rondelle beads, and 5-mm Coral rondelle beads. Each end of the necklace is completed with a silver cone and bead for a perfect look. The cones are stamped sterling.

Oyster shells are said to represent protection, abundance, and fertility. In many spiritual traditions, they symbolize the power of creation. The spiral pattern is often associated with growth, renewal, and cycles of life. Some believe these pieces to have a pure calming power, while others believe that they bring a sense of awareness and understanding.

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.