MATERIALS:
Sterling Silver and real Turquoise.
MEASUREMENTS:
Pendant measures approximately 3-1/2" long (including bail) and 3/4" at widest point. Necklace measures approximately 18" long.
DESCRIPTION:
This pendant and necklace set is a Navajo classic! In this set, the pendant is hand crafted by artist Henry Attakai, out of authentic sterling silver and a real Turquoise stone. The stone is carefully set in a hand cut bezel, while hand crafted silver work creates a wonderful bear and feather design. Silver beads, scalloped leaf designs, and 2 silver feather can be seen complimenting the pendant for an elegant finish. Feathers are symbols of prayers, marks of honor or sources of ideas. They represent the Creative Force. Arrows usually signify direction of travel, force, and movement. The pendant is stamped sterling and hallmarked. The necklace is hand strung out of silver round beads and real Turquoise beads. The necklace consists of: 3-mm round silver beads and 6-mm real Turquoise rondelle beads. Each end of the necklace is accented with a silver cone and bead for a polished 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.
