The "Navajo Wedding" basket is also known as a "Navajo Ceremonial" basket is a depecitation of the life's journey. The beginning of life's journey begins in the center of the basket and follows the coils around. The colors of the basket are white, red, and black. White represents the growth and enlightment from experiance. The red represents the bonds of man and women. The black represents the troubled times in life. The earrings are 1 1/8 of an inch around. The necklace is 18 inches long and the baskets start from 1 1/8 inch to 2 3/4 inch in the center. The front of the baskets on the necklace and earrings are stamped with lines to represent the basket texture. There are step designs stamped to represent the black designs of the basket. The step designs and the lines are oxidized to bring the designs out. There is a copper that is overlaid on the baskets of the necklace and earrings to represent the red designs of the basket. In the center of the baskets of the necklace and earrings is a blue Sleeping Beauty turquoise stone that is encased in serrated bezel. The back of the necklace and earrings are also stamped. This set of necklace and earrings are availiable in Nickel or Sterling Silver. Use to drop down box to select which metal you want.
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