This beautiful necklace is handcrafted by Navajo artist Tom Lewis. It features a large natural Royston turquoise center stone along with a stunning red coral accent piece on a chain of bench beads. The pendant is decorated with a rope design, and the back is stamped with the artist's 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.