Tommy Singer Native American Genuine Spiny Oyster & Turquoise Sterling Silver Gold Traditional Treasure Necklace 0066-BNK
Tommy Singer Native American Genuine Spiny Oyster & Turquoise Sterling Silver Gold Traditional Treasure Necklace.
This is an exceptional design from Navajo jewelry artist Tommy Singer. Genuine Spiny Oyster beads have been artfully arranged in graduated sizes along with ornate, Gold fill Sterling Silver tube beads. The gold and silver tube beads feature the masterfully hand cut overlaid designs that made Tommy Singer so famous. An artful variety of colored gemstones including Genuine Turquoise, Coral, Black Onyx, and Agates intermix in dazzling patterns with shimmering Sterling Silver bench beads. Made by Tommy Singer, this necklace is of the highest quality - a wearable work of Navajo art. These necklaces are 21-1/2" 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.
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 many years. Many of these designs are inspired by 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 my 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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