Cream of the Crop Navajo Turquoise Silver Necklace 2311-NK
Cream of the Crop Navajo Turquoise Silver Necklace
This is one of the most gorgeous necklaces we've ever had! Brilliant sky blue nuggets of genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise fill individually hand made Sterling Silver bezels that were sweated to the hand cut Sterling Silver sheets. These Turquoise nuggets are a true gift from the earth, every one still has its natural markings and color. Curvaceous leaf figures and Sterling Silver bead wire add extra ornamentation to this elegant work of wearable art. The Sterling Silver bench beads and Sterling Silver cones deliver an additional high shine. Made in our shop it is 18-1/2" long. The matching earrings hang from the French hook at a length of 1-7/8". Stamped Sterling, signed with the Navajo artists' hallmark.
The Sleeping Beauty mine is located near Globe, Arizona. Its turquoise is noted for its solid, light blue color with no matrix. Sleeping Beauty turquoise is the favorite of the Zuni Pueblo silversmiths for use in petite point, needlepoint, and inlay jewelry. This mine is one of the largest in North America and is still operating.
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