MATERIALS:

Sterling silver, real Turquoise, Coral, Jet, along with White and Yellow Mother of Pearl.

MEASUREMENTS:

Necklace measures approximately 27-1/8" inside circumference, allowing the side links to measure approximately 1" long (excluding side rings) and 7/8" at widest point, and the center link to measure approximately 2-5/8" long and 1-3/8" at widest point. Matching post earrings measure approximately 1" long and 1-1/4" wide. The necklace weighs 103 grams.

DESCRIPTION:

This magnificent and traditional jewlery set represents the finest of Zuni craftsmanship! This piece of Native American jewelry is Zuni hand crafted by artist Adrian Wallace, out of genuine sterling silver and real multicolor inlay. The inlay consists of: Turquoise, Coral, Jet, along with White and Yellow Mother of Pearl. In the necklace, the inlay is carefully set, creating ELEVEN marvelous Butterfly designs and double strands of 6-mm silver round beads that are placed at regular intervals among the round side of the center. The necklace is stamped Zuni and hallmarked. The earrings are set with TWO Butterfly designs (ONE in each earring). The set has a total of THIRTEEN stunning Butterfly designs, while stamped mini silver beads, thin silver lines, and FIVE silver dangles can be seen adding style can be seen highlighting for a phenomenal finish.

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.