Item #6-2195-147
Set in the cool gleam of nickle-free sterling silver the mystic beauty of natural brown tiger eye takes center stage. With a soft-arrow shape that symbolizes purpose and direction, this Southwestern jewelry pendant reflects the traditional southwest silversmith techniques of file cutting, where silver is gently filed and sawed into shape. Pendant has a 1/4 inch x 3/8 inch medium size bail for beads up to 9mm and measures 2 inches L x 1 inch W. Made in New Mexico, USA.
• .925 sterling silver jewelry is a combination of 92.5% silver and usually 7.5% copper, although the copper is sometimes replaced with another alloy or a combination of alloys. The hallmark of .925 sterling silver on a piece of jewelry ensures the highest quality of silver.
• Red jasper is said to have a powerful grounding quality and the ability to eliminate negative energy. It is believed to strengthen the circulatory system, regulate metabolic energy, and promote physical stamina.
• People of the Southwest prized green turquoise, the heart of Southwestern tradition, as currency, as a talisman of good health, and most importantly as beautiful jewelry. Known as the modern birthstone for December, turquoise is often called the "sky stone" by Southwestern people. It's believed to have healing powers, while promoting spiritual attunement and attracting abundance and prosperity. Several Southwestern states celebrate it as their state stone: Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada.
• With its rich amber color and luminous golden and chocolate bands, tiger's eye is named for its resemblance to the eye of a tiger. Tiger's eye has long been said to ease sexual tension and help partners connect on psychic levels. It is also thought to help relieve high blood pressure, bronchial asthma, heart disease, and psoriasis.
• Since ancient times, green malachite has been used as a talisman for children to ward off danger and illness. It is also believed to help the regeneration of body cells, lend extra energy, and relax the nervous system. Malachite is said to bring harmony, knowledge, and patience into one's life. Zaire is the major source of malachite, but Chile, Zimbabwe, Australia, the United States (Arizona), France, and England also produce the gemstone.
Reflecting nature's palette of verdant green, burnt orange, caramel brown, and golden shell, the harvest hues of the Indian Summer jewelry collection complement a warm, autumn wardrobe of suede, leather, and nubby woolens. Inspired by Art Deco styling and traditional Southwestern patterning, the signature channel inlay pendant works beautifully with a gemstone, beaded necklace or one of our sterling twist rope chains. The versatile pendant can also be worn as a fashionable pin. Autumnal colors transition easily into holiday wardrobes. Green malachite and red jasper are natural choices for complementing seasonal ensembles.
Indian Summer jewelry showcases autumnal hues in a channel inlay design, a process by which genuine gemstones are cut into precise sizes and shapes, in order to fit together in a silver setting like a perfect puzzle. The result is a vibrant geometric pattern of color.
Autumnal shades of delicate beads are hand-strung into Indian Summer's intricate necklaces and bracelets. Vintage-inspired pins and earrings feature shimmering, faceted gemstones embraced by a twist rope sterling silver design, a popular element in Southwestern jewelry, symbolizing the eternal bonds of friendship, strength, and loyalty.
Care Instructions - Like all fine jewelry, CP SIGNATURE™ jewelry should be handled carefully. Store jewelry in a ziploc bag, dry and wrapped in tissue paper, when not being worn or displayed. Clean sterling silver with a silver polishing cloth when necessary, but never immerse in chlorine, silver dips, chemical solutions, or ultrasonic cleaners, as these substances can cause damage to the gemstones. Never wear jewelry in a chlorinated pool or spa.
As the days of summer become shorter and nights turn cooler, the Southwest landscape transforms its colors to deep green, sunburnt orange, warm brown, and golden marigold. The Indian Summer sterling silver gemstone jewelry collection captures these rich, vibrant hues in genuine gemstones like green malachite, tiger's eye, and red jasper set in nostalgic silver designs. Jewelry designer Carolyn Pollack says, "Indian summer is my favorite time of the year, when the rich colors and warm layers of my wardrobe call for the same bold and autumnal hues in my jewelry."
