Cecilia Iule - Zuni Sterling
Silver | |
Cecilia
Iule - Zuni Sterling Silver Coral Cross Pendant | |
NPC628A
- 2 1/2" x 1 5/8" | |
Paula says - "I love the look of these old style crosses. This one has six beautiful clear coral stones set in serrated bezels. Each cross is individually hand made so the shape and color of the coral may vary slightly from the photos."
Sterling silver collar shown is not included. | |
Coral, Red Coral (also called Red Branch Coral)Red Coral is the common name given to Corallium Rubrum and several related species of marine coral. Red coral is a collection of hundreds of tiny animals living together in a colonies that resemble small leafless bushes growing on dark, rocky seabottom. The coral skeleton is composed hard calcium carbonate, colored in shades of red from pale pink to deep red. It can be semi-translucent to opaque. It is naturally matte, but can be polished to a glassy shine. Red coral is frequently dyed to enhance color and it can also be impregnated with resins or epoxies to fill surface fissures and flaws. Coral jewelry has been found in ancient Egyptian and prehistoric European burials. The Romans believed coral could protect children from harm, as well as cure bites from snakes and scorpions and diagnose diseases by changing colour. Read more about stones. | |
Who is Cecilia Iule?Cecilia Iule is the daughter of the late Horace Iule (1901-1978) who was well known for his crosses. Horace worked with his wife Lupe Iule, who was from San Felipe Pueblo. They were married in 1933, and had six children: Ruby, Lupe, Cecilia, Robert, Barney, and Phillip. Cecilia continues in her fathers tradition with the crosses. | |
