Sterling silver heavy gauge mill-rolled sterling sheet has been cut, filed and hand stamped with linear and repousse designs around a serrated bezel set natural blue green stone of deep color. There are fine matrix lines throughout that are red brown to black.
The entire piece has been antiqued. The bail is hinged and ornamented with a fan shaped front plate that works as part of the overall pendant design.
The cord is terminated with sterling silver caps and a substantial lobster claw clasp.
Description | Sterling silver heavy gauge mill-rolled sterling sheet has been cut, filed and hand stamped with linear and repousse designs around a serrated bezel set natural blue green stone of deep color. There are fine matrix lines throughout that are red brown to black. The entire piece has been antiqued. The bail is hinged and ornamented with a fan shaped front plate that works as part of the overall pendant design. The cord is terminated with sterling silver caps and a substantial lobster claw clasp. |
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About the Artist | 20th century Navajo jeweler |
Culture | American Indian |
Medium | Stunning natural turquoise, sterling silver and calf skin cord |
Troy ounces | 1.46 troy ounces |
Size | Oval cabochon measures 1 9/16" height X 1 1/8" width. Leather cord is 19 3/8" in length. Pendant and decorative bail are 3 1/4" height X 1 7/8" width |
Signed | M and arrow hallmark known to represent Melvin Charlie |
Date of creation | Circa 1985 |
Condition | Excellent |
Provenance | JW |
Gram weight | 45.5 grams (pendant with cord) |