This design is positively gorgeous. Exceptional craftsmanship From the Heart of The Zuni Nation. This fantastic jewelry set features a Zuni necklace and a matching pair of earrings. Each piece in this set is hand made out of shimmering Sterling Silver. Hand cut stones of natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise have been set with perfect precision in dazzling, traditional needlepoint designs. Elegant hand made dangles add to the classic Native character. The necklace has a box link chain for complete flexibility and has a total length of 21". The post earrings are 2" long by 1/2" wide. Stamped Sterling and signed by the Zuni artist.
There are many legends about Turquoise; The Pima consider it to bring good fortune and strength and believe that it helps overcome illness. The Zuni believe that blue turquoise was male and of the sky and green turquoise was female and of the earth. Pueblo Indians thought that its color was stolen from the sky. In Hopi legend the lizard who travels between the above and the below, excretes turquoise and that the stone can hold back floods. The Apache felt that turquoise on a gun or bow made it shoot straight. The Navajo consider it as good fortune to wear and believe it could appease the Wind Spirit.
We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.
