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Turquoise Oval & Rondelle Bead & Sterling Necklace

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry / Artisan Jewelry Start Price:18.75 USD Estimated At:25.00 - 33.50 USD
Turquoise Oval & Rondelle 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.
17" Oval & Rondelle turquoise necklace made up of 6 mm x 4.5 mm oval beads and 4.1 mm diameter x 2.5 mm thickness rondelle's. The necklace is uniform in size and style with two rondelle's between each oval bead. Very simple yet elegant style. Necklace weighs 11.5 g, has a 4 mm silver bead at each end that is capped with cone tips and a lobster claw closure. Piece is stamped sterling & .925 but is not signed by the artist.