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A Stunning, Large Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
A Stunning, Large Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Property being sold is not new! Dents, dings, scratches and other damage may be present—and is common—on used and vintage items. Items are available for preview well in advance of the auction and we take several pictures as well. Please inspect thoroughly PRIOR to bidding. Once auctioneer says “SOLD” Buyer assumes all responsibility for items.
Description: Here is a gorgeous vintage squash blossom necklace. This larger size necklace is set with great looking turquoise which has an abundance of silver pyrite and deep reddish brown matrix. The reddish matrix looks a lot like Bisbee turquoise, but we have seen some Morenci with this type of host rock as well. The pyrite inclusions strongly indicate the Morenci mine as a best attribution for these stones. It is strung very well on foxtail. The balance of the necklace is sterling silver. Maker: Hallmarked BJB on a small plate on the back of the naja. Approx. Age: Vintage, circa 1970s. Size: Fits approx. 28" around the neck. Pendant measures 4-3/8" wide X 4-3/8" long. Weighs a whopping 471g. Condition: Good for its age. Normal wear and minor imperfections expected on used and vintage items. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description. Shipping: There will be a $5 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot. The actual cost of postage will be added on top of that. BUY IT NOW: If you would like to buy this item now without waiting for the auction to end (this option is only available up to 48 hours before the auction starts to close), the “Buy it Now” price is the high estimate of this lot. If you would like to end the auction early and pay the high estimate (plus applicable fees), please contact us by phone or email and reference this lot number.