Description: Stunning Dry Creek Turquoise Squash Bossom Necklace by The Incredible Navajo Silversmith Delbert Gordon Born in 1955, Delbert Gordon is a self-taught silversmith. Navajo silversmith Delbert Gordon was originally from Houck, Arizona, and grew up in Tohatchi, New Mexico. Delbert has been an active silversmith since 1975. He has been a great mentor to many younger silversmiths, including his nephew Derrick Gordon. Delbert began silversmithing in high school at the age of 17. He was inspired by his uncle, T.K. Whitman. Although he considers himself an artist first, he quickly realized he had a talent for silversmithing as well. He draws and fabricates his own designs, and has established his reputation as one of the best traditional style artists. He does beautiful stamp work in plain silver, and often incorporates stones into his designs. Over the years, he has created some of the most beautiful traditional Navajo jewelry in existence. He specializes in Traditional Revival designs and always works with fine, natural turquoise. This Incredible Squash Blossom Necklace is made up of High Grade Rare Natural Dry Creek Turquoise. Great care was taken to make sure the individual cabochons were a close match Dry Creek Turquoise is popular and rare American Turquoise with a captivating pastel blue color, with a subtle matrix that ranges from brown to gray. Dry Creek Turquoise comes from a small mine outside of Austin, Nevada in Lander County. Dry Creek was discovered by Nevada’s Shoshone Native American Tribe. The best Dry Creek Turquoise is hard and takes a high shine. This Stunning Dry Creek Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace is an Incredible combination of Silver Stamping and Repousse Appliqué Necklace measures approximately 30 inches in Length The Large Naja is made up of a total of 12 Dry Creek Turquoise Cabochons and measures approximately 3.5 inches in Width by 3.25 Inches in Height There are 14 Blossoms measuring approximately 2.25 Inches each This is a wonderful chance to purchase a Rare Investment Quality Natural Dry Creek Turquoise Squash Blossom by an Incredible Navajo Silversmith
Price: 6900 USD
Location: Norman, Oklahoma
End Time: 2024-10-06T15:38:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: 13.65 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
Main Stone Creation: Natural
Closure: Hook
Color: Blue
Main Stone Color: Blue
Material: Gemstone
Metal: Sterling Silver
Necklace Length: 30 in
Main Stone: Turquoise
Brand: Blossom
Setting Style: Bezel
Type: Necklace
Department: Unisex Adults
Metal Purity: 925
Style: Beaded
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Country of Origin: United States