VINTAGE NAVAJO 925 SILVER WOVEN ROPE CHAIN W/TURQUOISE. CORAL ON THE OTHER SIDE.

VINTAGE STERLING SILVER AND TURQUOISE NECKLACE. CORAL ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BEAD. WEIGHS 96 GRAMS. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A KNICK ON THE CORAL BEAD. SEE PHOTO 2 AND 9. Coral's red color has important symbolic meaning in the Native American culture. It represents heat or fire, representing the spirit within, energy, and power. The Navajo link turquoise to protection and health. At birth, babies receive their first turquoise beads. The stone, in both whole and crushed form, is also included in puberty rites, marriage and initiation ceremonies, in healing ceremonies and other rituals.