VTG HVY LG OOAK CHRIS TOM NAVAJO STERLING BOULDER TURQUOISE NECKLACE & EARRINGS
Item History & Price
YOUR BEST OFFER WILL BE GRATEFULLY CONSIDERED! You are viewing a VINTAGE, RARE, ONE-OF-A-KIND, LARGE, HEAVY, HANDCRAFTED CHRIS TOM NAVAJO NATIVE AMERICAN 925 STERLING SILVER NATURAL BOULDER TURQUOISE NECKLACE AND MATCHING POST EARRINGS. Please view all the photos as they let you know what you will receive and are the primary and integral part of the description. The twelve (12) bezel-set rectangular/square-shaped boulder turquoise gemstones are approximately .75-.83 inches (1.9-2.1... cm) x .67-.83 inches (1.7-2.1 cm); and about .20 inches (.5 cm) thick. The "centerpiece" boulder turquoise gemstone is about .67 inches (1.7 cm) x 1.30 inches (3.3 cm). The length of the necklace is about 19.5" (49.53 cm). [You can also extend the length by professional means.] The matching earrings have round and square-shaped boulder turquoise gemstones measuring about .28 inches (.7 cm) in diameter; about (1.7-1.8 cm) x (1.7-1.8 cm), respectively; and about .20 inches (.5 cm) thick like the necklace. The necklace and earrings are signed by Navajo silversmith, Chris Tom. The necklace and earrings are also stamped, "STERLING" for 92.5% pure silver. The necklace is heavy and weighs about 150 grams. The earrings have a comfortable total weight of about 20 grams. As of the start of this listing, I could not find any pieces like these on Ebay or anywhere on the internet. Truly a unique and rare collectible find! What is "Boulder" turquoise and where is the Boulder Turquoise mine? From the internet, "The most common feature of Boulder Turquoise jewelry is the beautiful vein-like structure of blue coursing through the pale white coloration on the main stone. For this reason, it's also called Ribbon Turquoise. The pattern is reminiscent of a free-flowing river or a cascading ribbon; this stone makes a lasting impression on anyone that sees it. The reason for color variation in this rare type of stone is from the small cracks in the rock. From there, the turquoise changes with mineral content. Each mine containing this beautiful stone has its own unique ecosystem with different minerals seeping into the source stone over thousands of years. This is why the stone varies from a beautiful eggshell white to a darker brown, but usually has striking lines of traditional blue throughout. This type of stone is found in the famous Royston Mines in Nevada. Unlike most other turquoise types that are identified by their mine origins (e.g. Kingman Turquoise comes from the Kingman Mine), the uniqueness of the turquoise patterns that map through beautiful and varied brown stones is what gives Boulder Turquoise jewelry its distinctive name and flair."Please check out my other Ebay listings for more amazing finds! I continue to list more on Ebay, so keep watching!If you have any questions or require additional photos, please feel free to ask. Payment is due within 48 hours of listing end as mandated by Ebay policy. Upon receipt of payment, package will be delivered to USPS within two business days. Signature is required upon delivery. Thank you and happy Ebaying!
