Description:
circa 1970's
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Materials: Sterling Silver
Stone: Turquoise (mine unknown - Royston?)
Item Description
Beautiful vintage antique 1970's Sterling brooch pin that has a turquoise pattern that is VERY busy! There is a large collet-set deep rich Green turquoise loaded with gorgeous matrix cabochon surrounded by Sterling silver ropework, leaf, & beads. The turquoise stone is stunning & beautiful in color & pattern, with a dark green with interior matrix patterns.
Handsome silver and turquoise pin brooch by Lawrence Dodge. Features
twisted silver ropework & applied silver leaf & beads. Stamped with the
artist's hallmark, a sun symbol with the letter "L" inside, the pin
brooch measures 1 3/4" x 1 1/2". Weight is approx 22.84 grams. This
piece is very unusual as a pin brooch for the artist who was best known for his
chip inlay jewelry – mostly seen in cuff bracelets. MINTY condition!
A very classy substantial vintage artisan signed Navajo piece of jewelry ready to wear or proudly display. A very special piece!
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