Stunning, handcrafted Navajo Imperial Turquoise & Sterling Sliver necklace with a large pendant with braided border and feather design. The piece is marked RB for the artist Running Bear. The 925 stamp indicates silver that is 92.5% pure, the industry standard for sterling. Imperial Turquoise: is not a true Turquoise, rather the industry term given to a form of Jasper (Chocolate Jasper) which has been color enhanced and stabilized to produce a unique and richly colored stone truly worthy of its name.
History Colorado selects these items with the help of CJ Brafford, our jewelry buyer, who is also 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.
Details
- 10" Imperial turquoise and sterling silver necklace
- Large 2" sterling silver and turquoise pendant with feather and braid design.
- Running Bear artist stamp and .925 sterling mark on back