Astute NAVAJO sterling silver dragonfly Amber Darling Darlene Turquoise brooch

  

NAVAJO 1960s sterling silver dragonfly Amber Darling Darlene Turquoise brooch is a beautiful and unique piece of Native American jewelry. Crafted with 925 sterling silver, this brooch features a vibrant darling Darlene turquoise stone, symbolizing the sky and sea. The intricate design of the dragonfly adds a whimsical touch to the piece, making it a standout accessory for any collection.

With its rich cultural significance and stunning craftsmanship, this brooch is a true representation of Navajo heritage and artistry pin brooch mesures 2"? X2"½ weight 8.3grams In Navajo (Diné) tradition, dragonfly (Tániil'áí) jewelry symbolizes pure water, healing, and transformation, representing the connection to water sources and the stripping away of negativity to achieve dreams; they are seen as spiritual guardians and are considered holy insects, Darling Darlene. Named for the beloved daughter who died as a young woman, Darling Darlene was discovered and mined by Joe Barredo and his son-in-law in the early 70's. Hard, gem quality turquoise in a color range from light and dark blue to greens come out of this mine, producing another wonderful collectible turquoise from Nevada. Today the mine is part of a gold mining operation.