James McCabe Navajo Sterling & 900 Silver Turquoise Coin Squash Blossom Earrings
Item Details
A pair of handcrafted sterling and 900 silver Mercury dime and turquoise squash blossom earrings by Navajo silversmith, James McCabe. Each earring features a bead created from 1940s Mercury dimes and a traditional silver squash blossom, accented by turquoise rondelle beads. The coins are 900 silver, while the findings and blossoms are sterling. You may see the matching squash blossom necklace at item 17CHI139-717.
Artisan: James McCabe (Navajo/ Diné)
Metal Type: 900 Silver (coins), Sterling Silver (findings and blossoms)
Maker’s Marks: ‘JMC Navajo’
Fineness Marks: Unmarked
Closure Type: Fishhook Earwires
Total Weight: 0.430 ozt
ACCENT STONES
Count: 2
Type: Turquoise
Shape: Rondelle Bead
- This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent Graduate Gemologist. (CINTM).
- 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
- tarnishing present.
- minor markings throughout.
Dimensions
- total weight, inclusive of all materials, is 0.430 ozt.
Item #
17CHI139-705
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