Navajo High Grade Natural Pilot Mountain Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace And Matching Earrings – NL#1202

30.5″ Length Sandcast Sterling Silver Squash Blossom Necklace Set With 15 High Grade Natural Pilot Mountain Turquoise Stones (approximately 230 carats) Mined Circa The Late 1960’s to Early 1970’s Period.  Comes With Matching French Wire Style Earrings Each Set With A High Grade Natural Pilot Mountain Turquoise Stone Of Same Mining Period.  Impressive Silver Work Of Squash Blossoms, Naja And Earrings All Masterfully Handmade And Designed By Navajo Artist HARRISON BITSUE.  Satin Finish Sterling Silver Bead Necklace Masterfully Handmade By Navajo Artist SOPHIE LARGO.

In General, Natural or Non-Treated Turquoise Is Considered To Be Highly Desirable As It Represents The True And Unaltered Composition of The Stone.  Natural Turquoise Stones, Especially Those Of High Grade Quality, Are Quite Scarce And Highly Sought After By Many Discerning Collectors.   

Details  

Artist Hallmark:  “H. Bit’s” (hand stamped on back side of Naja and on back side of one earring); None Shown For Silver Bead Necklace

Materials:  Sterling Silver, High Grade Natural Pilot Mountain Turquoise

Technique:  Sandcast, Stamp Work, Saw Work, Appliqué, Twist Wire, Satin Finish

Naja Height:  2.88″  

Naja Width:  2.37″

Earrings Height:  3.3″ (hanging)

Earrings Weight:  21 grams each

Necklace Description:  Handmade 9 mm Satin Finish Sterling Silver Beads With Satin Finish “Hook & Eye” Connector

Necklace Length:  30.5″

Necklace Weight:  473 grams