Offered here is a great Tufa Cast inlay pendant by Harold Lovato. This piece features a neat tufa cast setting with a mosaic inlay created with turquoise, onyx, coral, mother of pearl, and other stones. Intricate designs accent both front and back of this piece and the nice sized bail is hand stamped as well. Tufa Casting is done using Tufa stone that is found in New Mexico and Arizona. A mold is made with this stone and the artists design is carved on the inside of the mold. Molten silver is poured into the mold and allowed to harden. Add this to your collection today!
MAKER: Hallmarked HL with a cornstalk (conjoined, cast). Harold Lovato (1954-1997; Kewa). Active 1970s to 1997.
APPROX AGE: Fairly Modern (meaning 1980s or newer).
SIZE: This pendant measures 3 inches from top to bottom by 1 3/4 inches across at the widest part, and weighs 36.2 grams.
CONDITION: Good for its age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
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