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Sundancer Jewelry Tumbled Agate Nugget & Turquoise Rondelle Necklace

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Sundancer Jewelry Tumbled Agate Nugget & Turquoise Rondelle Necklace
Welcome to 2Sisters Trading Post 281-280-8727
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.
21" large tumbled agate beads with rondelle turquoise beads separating each agate. Average agate nugget measures 20 mm x 16 mm, and the separating rondelle turquoise beads are approximately 17 mm in diameter by 5.5 mm thick. There are three hollow Sterling silver beads at each end of a necklace, each bead is 8.5 mm. Necklace has a circle and bar closure, hanging next to the closure is a tag stamped SJC in a sun (Sundancer Jewelry Hallmark) and .925. This is a hefty necklace weighing in at 142.7 g.