Harold Young Vintage Red Coral Cross
Artist: Harold Young
Tribe: Navajo
New Mexico, USA
Necklace measures appx 28” pendant and chain
Pendant: 2 1/4” x 1.5”
Sterling Silver: Is sterling silver real silver? The answer is yes. Fine silver is alloyed with copper to create sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper. This percentage of fine silver is why you will sometimes see sterling silver referred to as 925 or hallmarked with a 925 on your jewelry. Majority of the Native American jewelry you will see is made with sterling silver.
Coral has been used by tribal artisans for over 600 years. There are many types of coral used. You may come across coral that looks like a tree; what a treat if you do. This is known as Mediterranean Branch coral and is typically sourced from European seas displaying an intense red color. Branch coral is rare and very delicate. You will find coral mixed with sterling silver and turquoise in many forms of Native American jewelry.
Artist: Harold Young
Tribe: Navajo
New Mexico, USA
Necklace measures appx 28” pendant and chain
Pendant: 2 1/4” x 1.5”
Sterling Silver: Is sterling silver real silver? The answer is yes. Fine silver is alloyed with copper to create sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper. This percentage of fine silver is why you will sometimes see sterling silver referred to as 925 or hallmarked with a 925 on your jewelry. Majority of the Native American jewelry you will see is made with sterling silver.
Coral has been used by tribal artisans for over 600 years. There are many types of coral used. You may come across coral that looks like a tree; what a treat if you do. This is known as Mediterranean Branch coral and is typically sourced from European seas displaying an intense red color. Branch coral is rare and very delicate. You will find coral mixed with sterling silver and turquoise in many forms of Native American jewelry.
Artist: Harold Young
Tribe: Navajo
New Mexico, USA
Necklace measures appx 28” pendant and chain
Pendant: 2 1/4” x 1.5”
Sterling Silver: Is sterling silver real silver? The answer is yes. Fine silver is alloyed with copper to create sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper. This percentage of fine silver is why you will sometimes see sterling silver referred to as 925 or hallmarked with a 925 on your jewelry. Majority of the Native American jewelry you will see is made with sterling silver.
Coral has been used by tribal artisans for over 600 years. There are many types of coral used. You may come across coral that looks like a tree; what a treat if you do. This is known as Mediterranean Branch coral and is typically sourced from European seas displaying an intense red color. Branch coral is rare and very delicate. You will find coral mixed with sterling silver and turquoise in many forms of Native American jewelry.
