Sterling silver and natural clear blue Morenci Mine turquoise were used to create this striking collar.
The collar is made in four curved sections using high domed solid 1/4" wise half round bar. These are attached to each other and the centerpiece by means of heavy gauge hand-made round wire links.
The focal point of the necklace is a soft-edge diamond-shaped frame ornamented solidly with smelted graduated silver drops. Within this border is a rope twist, then smooth-edged bezel securing a natural sky blue turquoise stone with only the slightest hint of pyrite at one edge.
Beautiful, massive, impressive and so comfortable to wear, this Richard Yellowhorse collar has it all.
| Description | Sterling silver and natural clear blue Morenci Mine turquoise were used to create this striking collar. The collar is made in four curved sections using high domed solid 1/4" wise half round bar. These are attached to each other and the centerpiece by means of heavy gauge hand-made round wire links. The focal point of the necklace is a soft-edge diamond-shaped frame ornamented solidly with smelted graduated silver drops. Within this border is a rope twist, then smooth-edged bezel securing a natural sky blue turquoise stone with only the slightest hint of pyrite at one edge. Beautiful, massive, impressive and so comfortable to wear, this Richard Yellowhorse collar has it all. |
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| About the Artist | Navajo jeweler, son of Gloria Yellowhorse, signs his work CRJ (conjoined) Little © Yellowhorse (in script) |
| Culture | American Indian, Navajo |
| Medium | Sterling silver and natural turquoise |
| Troy ounces | 4.11 troy ounces |
| Size | 15" of curved bar and chain links plus 3" of centerpiece. Cabochon measures an impressive 1 7/16" height X 2 1/4" width. length |
| Signed | "CRJ Little Yellowhorse USA Rising Sun ©" on back of center piece |
| Date of creation | 1980's |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Turquoise | Natural blue Morenci mine turquoise |
| Provenance | CP 3065 |
| Gram weight | 127.8 grams |