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Navajo Herbert Tsosie Mojave & Sterling Necklace

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:450.00 - 900.00 USD
Navajo Herbert Tsosie Mojave & Sterling Necklace
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Included in this lot is a signed Navajo Native America lariat Mojave turquoise and sterling silver necklace. Mojave Turquoise is primarily found in the Kingman mine located in the heart of Kingman, Arizona. This mine is famous for its stabilized turquoise, which is turquoise that has been enhanced with epoxy that deepens the natural color of the stone. This process also involves a hydraulic press, which assembles turquoise nuggets by introducing a bronze metal matrix. Mojave turquoise is among these stabilized turquoise stones and is said to be the only stone available that features a real metal matrix and real Arizona turquoise. This beautiful necklace features two polished triangular cut cabochons of Mojave turquoise and a single oval cut gemstone. This stunning turquoise showcases a fantastic array of colors ranging from deep purples to light baby blues. The stabilization of this turquoise incorporates the copper vein matrix. The lariat cabochons are surrounded by a silver bead border and have a shadow box setting. The back of the oval cut lariat is hand stamped with the maker Herbert Tsosie’s hallmark “HT” and “Sterling”. The necklace measures 26 ¼” when unclasped.