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Cylinder Turquoise Bead & Sterling Necklace

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry / Artisan Jewelry Start Price:28.25 USD Estimated At:45.00 - 79.00 USD
Cylinder Turquoise Bead & Sterling Necklace
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Thomas (Tommy) Singer (born 1940 - May 31, 2014)
He is one of the most regarded silversmiths in Navajo history having created the ‘CHIP INLAY’ an intricate use of turquoise and coral chips integrated in to the silver work. This method made Mr. Singer famous world around in the 60’s. He is known for his overlay work, storyteller pieces, rug patterns and traditional motifs.
22 inch turquoise cylinder (round tube) bead necklace is made up of 4 mm diameter beads that range in thickness from 2.6 mm to 5 mm. Necklace weighs 15.1 g. Beads are capped with cone tips and a hook closure. Piece is not signed or marked sterling NOTE: piece has been tested and is silver