Tommy Singer Native American Genuine Spiny Oyster Sterling Silver Traditional Treasure Necklace.

This is an exceptional design from Navajo jewelry artist Tommy Singer. This necklace features four braided strands of artfully hand strung genuine Spiny Oyster disc beads that culminate in single strand of a variety of rondel beads. The necklace also features a large separator barrel made of jeweler's gold and Sterling Silver. The beads are hand made by master silversmith Tommy Singer from scratch. An artful variety of colored beads of Genuine Turquoise, Lapis and Black Onyx and others intermix in dazzling patterns near the Sterling Silver hook eye and comb clasps. Made by Tommy Singer, this necklace is of the highest quality - a wearable work of Navajo art. These chokers are 30" in length and signed T. Singer. Gemstone arrangements will vary slightly, no two treasure necklaces are exactly the same. You'll getting one from the group of Tommy Singer necklaces pictured below. An extension chain can be included with this item for $5.00 per inch. Let us know how long you'd like your extension chain in the 'comment box' as you check out.

Thomas Singer, is known throughout the world for his jewelry work. His overlay pieces incorporate the most traditional of Navajo design - designs that have endured for years and years. Many of these designs are of Navajo rugs and other traditional designs. Jeweler Thomas Singer is a Navajo Indian from Winslow, Arizona. Tommy Singer states, "Every piece is made with the meanings from my traditional ways - the Navajo way of living, my father was a silversmith. He taught me and wanted me to continue this trade. It was by father's dream that I learn to silversmith so that I can continue his belief".

The Spiny Oyster gemstone is actually the colorful shell that comes from the species Spondylus varius also known as the Spiny Oyster or Thorny Oyster. The Thorny Oyster is a bivalve mollusk that dwells primarily in tropical ocean waters. They can be found along the coasts of North Carolina all the way down to the waters near Brazil. It is a stunning animal to look at, and it is often a subject for underwater photography. The dazzling shells of the Thorny Oyster are rare finds and they're treasured for their beautiful red, brown, yellow, orange, purple, and white colors.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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