This beautiful Kingman turquoise necklace is handcrafted by Navajo artist Larson L. Lee. The turquoise is set in a smooth silver bezel encircled by a silver twist and hand saw cut silver designed edges
Kingman Turquoise originates from one of the largest domestic turquoise mines. It is found in a large open pit copper mine in the high desert country near Kingsman, Arizona. The bright blue stone and white matrix are the signature markings of Kingsman Turquoise.
The necklace features a large 1.375" pendant on a six-strand heishi necklace. The stone is a bright blue with a white matrix set in a sterling silver. The back is stamped with the artist name and Sterling mark.
History Colorado selects these items with the help of CJ Brafford, our jewelry buyer and the director of the Ute Indian Museum in Montrose, CO, home to one of the world's most comprehensive collections of Ute culture and history. CJ is offering personal shopping services and has a wealth of information to share about authentic American Indian jewelry. If you have a piece in mind that you are looking for, or if you have any questions, please contact cj.brafford@state.co.us.
- Handcrafted by Navajo artist Larson L. Lee
- Sterling Silver and Kingsman Turquoise
- Pendant 1.375" long
- Necklace length 10"