Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Katchia Dancer Earrings Turquoise Necklace 34

  
Hopi katsina figures (Hopi language: tithu or katsintithu), also known as. Are figures carved, typically from cottonwood root, by Hopi people to instruct young girls and new brides about katsinas or katsinam, the immortal beings that bring rain, control other aspects of the natural world and society. 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.

The item "VINTAGE STERLING SILVER TURQUOISE KATCHIA DANCER EARRINGS TURQUOISE NECKLACE 34" is in sale since Monday, May 28, 2018. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Vintage Ethnic/Regional/Tribal\Southwestern". The seller is "4744366" and is located in Andover, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Material: Stone
• Main Stone: Turquoise
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Jewelry Type: Earrings And Necklace