Sterling Silver Shadowbox and George and Grace Nakai 800 Silver Storyteller Earrings With Faux Turquoise
Item Details
A pair of 800 silver earrings by Navajo silversmiths, George and Grace Nakai, and a pair of sterling silver shadowbox earrings, each housing faux turquoise. The storyteller earrings by George and Grace Nakai feature trapezoidal drops depicting a figure in traditional garments, under faux turquoise studs. The unmarked earrings feature shadowbox faux turquoise cabochons in fluted, oval frames.
Shadowbox Earrings Metal Type: 800 Silver
Dangle Earring Metal Type: Sterling Silver
Dangle Earring Hallmarks: NAKAI STERLING
Shadowbox Earring Hallmarks: Unmarked
Earring Closure Type: Clutch Back Posts, Fishhook Earwires
Total Group Weight: 0.907 ozt
CENTER STONES
Count and Type: 4 Imitation Turquoise
Shape: Round and Oval Cabochons
Dimensions: 6.04 mm – 6.35 mm &19.60 mm x 6.47 mm
Treatment: Dyed
- This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent Graduate Gemologist. (DALLL).
- All diamond and gemstone grading is done under GIA standards as the mounting permits, where gemstones are present. All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate. Industry standard and accepted treatments for gemstones are assumed unless otherwise noted.
Condition
- Nakai earrings are marked sterling, but tested as 800 silver.
- minor markings throughout.
- posts and 1 earwire are bent.
- some tarnish.
- one stone is chipped.
Dimensions
- total approximate weight, inclusive of all materials, is 0.907 ozt.
Item #
17DAL109-056
