Hand-Crafted Oval Navajo Turquoise Medallion Pendant

Name: Hand-Crafted Oval Navajo Turquoise Medallion Pendant
SKU: NZPP-535
Price: 120 USD
Availability: InStock

$120.00

This Hand-Crafted Oval Navajo Turquoise Medallion Pendant is a stunning piece of jewelry that will add a touch of elegance to any outfit. The pendant features a genuine inlaid turquoise stone in the center, which is surrounded by a brushed sterling silver border. The pendant is hand-crafted by a Navajo artist, ensuring that each piece is unique and of the highest quality. The sterling silver pedestal and pendant bail are also made from genuine sterling silver, adding to the authenticity of this traditional Native American jewelry. Whether you’re looking for a statement piece to wear on a special occasion or a unique addition to your everyday jewelry collection, this pendant is sure to impress. Its timeless design and high-quality craftsmanship make it a piece that you’ll treasure for years to come.

Artist: CE, Navajo

Size: .62″ W x 1.39″ H (including pendant bail)

1 in stock

SKU: NZPP-535 Categories: Native American Jewelry, Silver Pins and Pendants Tags: Inlaid, Navajo, Oval, Pendants, Stones, Turquoise

Description

Turquoise jewelry can be dated as far back as 8800 BC. Paleo-Indians in the American Southwest drilled and shaped stones for jewelry using Turquoise as the main material. Thousands of pieces were found in Ancestral Pueblo sites at Chaco Canyon.

For the Native American culture, Turquoise signified water and sky, for bountiful harvests, health and protection according to Maxine McBrinn, Curator of Archeology at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. Blue-green symbolizes creation and the hope for security and beauty.

For the Native American Navajo tribe, the color turquoise represents happiness, luck and health. (The History of Navajo Turquoise)

The Native American tribes also used turquoise as a means of personal adornment and to visually showcase their individuality, rank and history. (History of Jewelry)

As a birthstone for December, turquoise is regarded as a love charm. It is also a symbol of good fortune and success, and it is believed to relax the mind and to protect its wearer from harm. Turquoise rings, in particular, are thought to keep away evil spirits. (alamac.com/content/birthstones-and-their-meanings)

Joe Wilcox Indian Den has been a family owned business since 1990. Originally one of many, the first Joe Wilcox store opened in 1979 here in Sedona, Arizona. Joe Wilcox has been a trusted brand since 1979 and provides great quality at reasonable prices.

We carry only Authentic Native American Jewelry and do not purchase anything we know not to be Native American made. We have a love and appreciation for the Native American crafts and believe in supporting them. Imitation products only harm the Native American artist niche and retail stores alike.