Vintage Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Bear Claw Necklace, Handmade, Turquoise Inlay, Chunky Beads, Old Pawn Jewelry, 20 1/2" Oval Buckle we are not gemstone experts

we are not gemstone experts and cannot speak to their quality and authenticity

Pearl measures

The body of fish is comprised of interlocking sections that have been shaped like fish scales

The inner band has been marked 14k and the gold has been acid tested for authenticity

Cute and small bamboo / rattan shelving unit

Vintage Native American Sterling Silver Turquoise Bear Claw Necklace, Handmade, Turquoise Inlay, Chunky Beads, Old Pawn Jewelry, 20 1/2" Oval Buckle we are not gemstone expertsSuch a rare and unusual Native American old pawn bear claw necklace. The bib of the necklace features curled silver bear claws with inlaid blue turquoise stones and large silver bead spacers. There are also graduated silver beads strung along the ends of the necklace that connect with a hook clasp. The bear claw holds significance in Native American culture as a symbol of protection, courage, strength. Surprisingly, the necklace is unmarked signed,