Navajo Natural Kingman Turquoise & Spiny Oyster Butterfly Necklace – NL#1173

“16.25” – 18″ Adjustable Length Sterling Silver Chain Link Necklace Featuring An “Old Style” Sterling Silver Butterfly Pendant Set With 4 Natural Kingman Turquoise Stones, 1 Orange Spiny Oyster Stone And 1 Red Spiny Oyster Stone.  Pendant Masterfully Handmade And Designed By Navajo Artist MURPHY PLATERO.  

In General, Natural or Non-Treated Turquoise Is Considered To Be Highly Desirable As It Represents The True And Unaltered Stone Composition.  Natural Turquoise Stones Are Increasingly Becoming Hard To Locate And Acquire.  They Are Highly Sought After By Discerning Collectors.              

Details  

Artist Hallmark:  “M P” (hand stamped on back side of pendant)

Materials For Pendant:  Sterling Silver, 4 Natural Kingman Turquoise Stones, 1 Orange Spiny Oyster Stone, 1 Red Spiny Oyster Stone

Technique For Pendant:  Saw Work, Stamp Work, Appliqué, Twist Wire

Necklace Length:  16.25″ – 18″ (adjustable) 

Weight:  50 grams (pendant & chain)

Pendant Height:  2.46″

Pendant Width:  2.31″