Juan Martinez Sterling Silver Turquoise Bib Necklace

Item Details

A signed Juan Martinez sterling silver turquoise bib necklace. This design features a crescent-shaped pendant with five freeform turquoise stones in cusped bezel settings. The pendant showcases applied foliage and raindrop decoration throughout, and hangs suspended from a cable link chain with spring ring closure. It is signed by Navajo Silversmith, ‘J. Martinez’ below ‘Sterling’ to the reverse side of the pendant. It also bares the stamped hallmark code ‘Sterling IHMSS’ indicating this is a one-of-a-kind, handmade sterling silver piece. The necklace measures approximately 18.25’ long with a total approximate weight, inclusive of all materials, of 6.790 ozt.

STONES:
Count: 5
Type: Turquoise
Shape: Freeform Cabochon
Dimensions: 50.00 mm x 40.00 mm (largest) – 32.00 mm x 18.00 (smallest)

• This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent Master Geologist (DCCPLS).

• All weights and measurements are estimated and approximate. Industry standard and accepted treatments for gemstones are assumed, unless otherwise noted.

Condition

- minor markings throughout.

Dimensions

- necklace measures 18.25" long and has a largest width measuring 2.00".
- the center plate is approximately 6.00" wide.
- drop measures 8.50".
- total weight, inclusive of all materials is 6.790 ozt.

Item #

17LAX217-567