The world has had a fascination for turquoise for over 7000 years. The oldest known example of any jewelry was a carved turquoise and gold bracelet found on the mummy of an Egyptian queen. In the American Southwest, Native Americans have mined turquoise since prehistoric times. Many legends surround turquoise, it is believed to bring good fortune and health. While turquoise was once used as currency in the American Southwest, it has been treasured as an adornment throughout the centuries worldwide. The evolution of turquoise jewelry from its appeal as southwestern, Native American or tourist jewelry, to one of the most coveted gems set in designer jewelry worldwide. Coveted, that is, only if you are talking about true, genuine turquoise. And so our turquoise love story continues. While the demand for turquoise has increased dramatically, the supply of genuine turquoise is limited. Buffalo, is a North American species of bison that once roamed the grasslands of North America in massive herds. The buffalo meant everythingthey provided us our shelter, our food, our weapons, our toys. The lives of the people once revolved around the way of the buffalo. The buffalo was a connection to the Creator. The buffalo provided for the people spiritually, culturally, and socially. The buffalo gave the people life. The buffalo is life. As long as the North American buffalo roamed free and bountiful, the Plains Indians were able to remain sovereign. Buffalo were their lifelinethe Indians had a symbiotic relationship with them, and always honored the mighty beasts for the many blessings they provided. The item “VINTAGE STERLING SILVER MORENCI TURQUOISE PENDANT BUFFALO NATIVE AMERICAN C1950″ is in sale since Monday, March 19, 2018. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “4744366” and is located in Andover, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Jewelry Type: Pendants
- Ethnic Origin: Native American
- Main Stone: Turquoise
- Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Material: Stone