Native American, Southwestern United States, Navajo, ca. mid-20th century CE. A beautiful sterling silver and Royston turquoise necklace comprised of linked segments and bezels. The terminal ends have six segments with repousse circles and etched triangular or arrow shapes. At the center of the piece is an ovoid bezel with a rope twist border and granulated spheres. Flanking the large pendant are six petite circular bezels and turquoise, all connected with links. Each turquoise bezel is stamped as sterling. A hook clasp makes this a wearable piece! This is a choker length so please note the measurements for the fit. Size of necklace: 15.25" L (38.7 cm); pendant bezel: 1.5" L x 1.25" W (3.8 cm x 3.2 cm); silver quality: 93.5%; weight: 27.5 grams

Provenance: ex-Lusher Gallery Austin, Texas, USA

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#167055

Great condition. Cleanable patina and dark toning. Wearable! Choker length is intended for smaller necks. Please note the measurements.