Vintage Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Oval Pendant with 4 Strands of Turquoise Nuggets, Olive Shell Heishi, Pyrite, Fire Polished Glass and Sterling Silver

Vintage Navajo Turquoise and Sterling Silver Oval Pendant with 4 Strands of Turquoise Nuggets, Olive Shell Heishi, Pyrite, Fire Polished Glass and Sterling SilverThis beautiful Necklace showcases a Vintage Turquoise and Sterling Silver Pendant, crafted by a Native American artist. The piece is not hallmarked, but the style and workmanship attest to its heritage. The artist employed both repousse and embossing techniques: repousse is a metalworking technique where the Sterling Silver is hammered from the reverse side to create a design, whereas embossing or stamping refers to when the piece is hammered on the

The piece weighs 106 grams and the four strands are 22-1/2 inches to 24-1/2 inches long (when wearing

This traditional design technique is practiced by only a few experienced artists and is very labor intensive

giving the Necklace great artistic appeal

The stones are 6-by-15mm in dimension

and easily dressed up or dressed down

including Ovals

as is the custom rolled Bail

which is 3 inches by 1-5/8 inches including the 1/2-inch Bail (when wearing

The Turquoise is further highlighted by four 13-by-14mm Sterling Silver Melon Beads

in translucent coral-red

This terrific Necklace showcases four strands of vibrant Coral

which contribute attractive shine to the Necklace strands