James McCabe Navajo Sterling & 900 Silver Turquoise Coin Squash Blossom Necklace
Item Details
A handcrafted sterling and 900 silver Mercury dime, Morgan Dollar, and turquoise squash blossom necklace by silversmith, James McCabe. This piece features a sancasted Naja pendant adorned with a large triangular turquoise cabochon, and an 1880 Morgan Silver Dollar. The pendant adorns a strand of beads created from 1930s and 1940s Mercury dimes, which is also adorned with ten squash blossom stations, and turquoise rondelle bead separators. The coins are 900 silver, while the findings and blossoms are sterling. You may see the matching squash blossom earrings at item 17CHI139-705.
Artisan: James McCabe
Metal Type: 900 Silver (coins), Sterling Silver (findings and blossoms)
Maker’s Marks: ‘JMC Navajo’
Fineness Marks: Unmarked
Closure Type: Hook Clasp
Total Weight: 12.170 ozt
CENTER STONE
Count: 1
Type: Turquoise
Shape: Triangular Cabochon
Dimensions: 26.00 mm x 26.00 mm
ACCENT STONES
Count: 26
Type: Turquoise
Shape: Rondelle Bead
Dimensions: 8.00 mm x 8.00 mm x 2.00 mm (on average)
- 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.
- a few bent parts.
- minor markings throughout.
Dimensions
- measures 27.00" long.
- total weight, inclusive of all materials, is 12.170 ozt.
Item #
17CHI139-717
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