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Navajo Leonard Martza Dragonfly Inlaid Necklace

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Navajo Leonard Martza Dragonfly Inlaid Necklace
For your consideration is a signed Leonard Martza Navajo Native American Carico Lake turquoise dragonfly inlaid sterling silver necklace. This gorgeous Navajo Native American piece is made by expert silversmith Leonard Martza. The necklace features a five strand construction with each strand strung thoroughly with Sleeping Beauty turquoise, branch coral, onyx, mother of pearl, lapis lazuli polished gemstones. The strands are broken up with sterling silver beads. The necklace is capped with sterling silver beads and a hook clasp. The pendant on this necklace is a large inlaid dragonfly with silver braided rope accents. The wings of the dragonfly are Carico Lake turquoise and the thorax is composed of Sugalite while the rest is composed of red spiny oyster and two additional turquoise gemstones. The back of the pendant is signed by the artist “LM” and stamped sterling. The necklace measures 22” long when unclasped and the pendant measures 2 ¾” x 3 ¼”.