Authentic Native American, handmade, Cedar Juniper Berry seed and gemstone necklace and bracelet set. Cedar beads, colorful glass seed beads (size 11/0), round silver beads (6mm) and a gemstone bead are strung with jewelry wire and closed with lobster claw clasp. Navajo legend says Cedar beads, also known as "Ghost Beads," will keep evil spirits and bad dreams away. For example, it is customary for Navajo mothers to place strung cedar beads on/near their traditional cradle boards used by their infants. By season, Navajo and Ute Indians harvest cedar seeds in the southwestern U.S.A. which is a long and arduous process. The season's yield depends on the amount of rainfall received during the year. The Indians carefully select the seeds which have had their core previously eaten by ants which is evidenced by a single hole in the seed. The Indians clean the hallow seeds and puncture it to form the second hole, thereby creating a "bead," through which the wire thread is placed. * Colors: Multiple colors available (see photos). When choosing your color, please refer to the primary color (or the color at the top nearest to the clasp), i.e. the photo shows black as the primary color. * Gemstones: Multiple gemstones (nuggets) available (see list). For example, the photo shows a turquoise, which is significant for spirituality, purification, wisdom, and other positive meanings for the wearer. * Silver Beads: Variations are possible, depending on my supply but the results will be similar to the photo. * Bracelets: Available sizes listed below. Please specify your choice in the order notes. 7 inches - Ladies' Small 7.5 inches - Ladies' Medium 8 inches - Ladies' Large 8 to 9 inches - Men's * Necklaces: Available sizes listed below. The complete length is measured from tip-to-tip, including the clasp. If you want a specific size however, please email me your request and I will happily make it for you. 14 inches - $30.00 16 inches - $32.00 18 inches - $34.00 20 inches - $36.00 22 inches - $38.00 24 inches - $40.00 26 inches - $42.00 28 inches - $44.00 30 inches - $46.00 Necklace and bracelet come in a jute-tied jewelry gift box, complete with a card which describes the jewelry, i.e. the cedar beads and the gem. Gift wrapping available - just let me know what the occasion is along with other details. More jewelry by NativeBeadworkGifts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/nativebeadworkgifts
