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Turquoise Heishi Bead Necklace

Currency:USD Category:Jewelry / Artisan Jewelry Start Price:26.25 USD Estimated At:35.00 - 55.00 USD
Turquoise Heishi Bead Necklace
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Thomas (Tommy) Singer (born 1940 - May 31, 2014)
He is one of the most regarded silversmiths in Navajo history having created the ‘CHIP INLAY’ an intricate use of turquoise and coral chips integrated in to the silver work. This method made Mr. Singer famous world around in the 60’s. He is known for his overlay work, storyteller pieces, rug patterns and traditional motifs.
20 1/2" Turquoise heishi bead necklace with seed beads. Each turquoise bead is 9.3 mm to 9.7 mm in diameter and range in thickness from 2.9 mm to 5.4 mm. Each turquoise heishi bead is separated by 1 to 3 seed beads, depending upon thickness. At each end of the necklace is two hollow Sterling beads, the large one is 8 mm in diameter, the small one is 6 mm in diameter. The necklace is capped with cone tips and finished off with a hook closure. Piece is not signed or stamped Sterling, but has been tested and is Sterling.