We have similar Turquoise and Native American items, which would pair nicely with this piece, for sale this week. Listing Description by: Angela A. Markings : Unmarked, tested, and guaranteed. Length: 16.63 mm. Width : 14.92 mm. Color: opaque bright blue hue with mottled lighter blue hues and a black and tan matrix, as well sa thin grey spiderwebbing. Accent Stone Measurements/Color. Stone Treatment : The stone(s) appear to be untreated, but we are not certified gemologists. Stone(s) have been tested and guaranteed using a professional Presidium Duo refractive, heat, and hardness tester. Stone Cuts : Carved and polished cabochon. Wearable length: 15.5. Chain width: 0.96 mm. Pendant measurements : 1.14″ length, 0.90″ width. Handmade in the 1940s by a talented Navajo silversmith. 900 sterling silver, also known as coin silver. Beautiful turquoise cabochon stone adorns a round pendant. The stone rests in a bezel setting framed by a rope twist motif. Hand-hammered stamped triangular motifs accent the design. When worn, the necklace sits just under the collarbone against the décolletage on most people. Damage : Age appropriate wear. Tarnish on the sterling silver gives the necklace an antique quality we believe is rather lovely. The price has been reduced to reflect this. This listing is for the item only. This beautiful piece was made by a very talented Native American silversmith. It features handcrafted silversmith work throughout. Antique Native American jewelry is very rare to find. This is due to these pieces being made for reservation and personal use before the tourist trade became popular. Very few pieces were made and even less survived to today. The Navajo Nation sits on 27,000 square miles within the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The Navajo have a rich history and culture and have become known for creating some of the finest sterling silver and turquoise jewelry, incorporating their own traditional motifs with silversmithing. The squash blossom necklace is perhaps one the most famous Navajo styles produced, along with turquoise inlay rings. Turquoise is an important stone in Navajo culture; symbolizing happiness, good fortune, and good health. Turquoise is found all over the world and has been a popular semi-precious stone used in jewelry and art for thousands of years by many different cultures; from prehistoric times to the present. Turquoise comes in many beautiful color variations; from the popular bright solid sky-blue hues to dark blue hues with dark spiderwebbing throughout, as well as aqua, teal, and many green varieties, and even some rare white with dark spiderwebbing. Navajo silversmiths, working from 1870 to 1900, learned about stamping from Mexican leather workers, and adopted this to their metal working. Artisans made their own stamps that were passed down to each generation. Stampings are usually hand hammered using handcrafted or die stamps and include traditional Native American symbols, such as sunbursts, to ornate landscapes. This technique has been passed on and utilized by other Native American tribes and continues to be a popular method of jewelry making. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants”. The seller is “abeautifultimeco” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Country of Origin: United States – Navajo Nation
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Clasp/Closure Type: Spring ring clasp
- Link Type: Cable chain
- Antique: Yes
- Vintage: Yes
- Era: Vintage Native Navajo C. 1940
- Featured Refinements: Navajo Necklace
- Metal Purity: .900
- Main Stone: Turquoise
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Jewelry Type: Necklaces
- Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
- Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
- Type: Necklace
- Brand: Unbranded
- Style: Beaded