Navajo Natural Dry Creek Turquoise Cross Necklace – NL#1167

Sterling Silver Cross Pendant Set With 6 Natural Dry Creek Turquoise Stones.  Hung On An Adjustable 17.5″ – 21.5″ Length Three-Strand Sterling Silver & Turquoise Bead Necklace.  Pendant Masterfully Handmade And Designed By Navajo Artist ALBERT JAKE.  Sterling Silver & Turquoise Bead Necklace Hand Strung And Created By Navajo Artist MARILYN PLATERO.

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 Are Increasingly Becoming Hard To Locate And Acquire.  It Should Be Further Noted The Dry Creek Turquoise Mine Is Currently Not In Operation Making The Demand For This Collectible Stone Quite Strong.               

Details  

Artist Hallmark:  “A. JAKE” (hand stamped on back side of pendant); None Shown For Necklace

Materials:  Sterling Silver, 6 Natural Dry Creek Turquoise Stones, Satin Finish Sterling Silver Beads, Turquoise Beads

Technique For Pendant:  Stamp Work, Saw Work, Satin Finish, Oxidized Background

Pendant Height:  3.57″ (including bail)   

Pendant Width:  1.98″

Bail Opening:  .77″ or 19.54 mm

Necklace Length:  17.5″ – 21.5″ (adjustable)

Necklace Weight:  102 grams (including pendant)