Turquoise and Sterling Silver Pendant on a
Vintage Sterling Silver Necklace
This hand-made pendant features a teal blue turquoise gemstone with hint of
golden matrix in a stamped and beaded border teardrop setting.
The teardrop turquoise gemstone has been hand polished and bezel set.
Finely crafted by an unknown Native American silversmith, most likely Old Pawn piece.
The pendant style is characteristic of pieces crafted by Navajo artisans.
The pendant is paired with a vintage sterling silver snake necklace made in Italy.
Both the pendant and necklace are in very fine, as-found condition.
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Common features of Navajo jewelry include large stones and natural, organic shapes.
Navajo artisans focus on the innate beauty of Southwest rocks and minerals.
Their gemstone shapes can be rough, polished or carved.
They are expert silversmiths and use sterling silver to enhance the beauty of gemstones.
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The pendant and necklace have not been cleaned or polished, just wiped off with a
jewelers rouge before pictures were taken. Both pieces retains their original patina.
As a vintage piece, the pendant has all the aspects of pre-owned jewelry, such as fine scratches,
light wear and tarnish. There are no major dents, dings or flaws unless noted.
Keep in mind that turquoise has natural 'birthmarks'. Birthmarks include the matrix,
inclusions, crevices, pits, chips and other natural occurrences.
Turquoise & Sterling Silver Pendant
Pendant Length: 1 1/16 inches (to top of bail) Pendant Width: 13/16 inch
Pendant Weight: 3.1 grams Pendant Thickness: 4mm+ (to top of gemstone)
Metal Purity: .925 Sterling Silver Hallmarks: None
Gemstone: Turquoise Gemstone Shape: Teardrop Gemstone Size: 20mm x 10mm+
Condition: Pre-owned / Vintage
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Sterling Silver Snake Necklace
Necklace Length: 17 3/4 inches Necklace Width: 1mm Necklace Weight: 4.3 grams
Metal Purity: .925 Sterling Silver Hallmarks: ITALY 925
Condition: Pre-owned / Vintage
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