RARE EARLY NAVAJO PEARL BENCH BEADS SLAG STERLING SILVER TURQUOISE Vtg NECKLACE

  

OFFERED AT YOUR FINGER TIPS IS THIS SPECTACULAR EARLY, VINTAGE NAVAJO STERLING SILVER PENDANT ON AN OLD, HANDMADE DESERT PEARL and MELON BENCH BEAD NECKLACE THAT IS STRUNG ON A TRADITIONAL FOXTAIL CHAIN. THE NECKLACE FEATURES A PHENOMENAL, BIG AND HEAVY STERLING SILVER SLAG PENDANT WITH PERFECTLY PLACES ONYX and TURQUOISE STONES.

WOW, QUITE A RARE FIND INDEED! Insignia: Not signed or stamped which is typical for early pieces. BENCH BEADS : 28-3/4 long, 6.3m w.

Large beads and 6-7m x 22.7m long melon beads. 1-1/2" w x 2-1/2" h.

7x7,3m top onyx, 6.2x8.45m turquoise, 5.7x6.4 bottom onyx. Not for the faint at heart at 58.6g. Magnificent vintage bench beads with normal blemishes commiserated with such age.

The foxtail chain extends about 1/2 beyond the beads on either side. I just love that Rich, Natural Oxidation! It is always Sure to Please!! It will be sent insured. Older silver develops a nice aged, old, dark patina that will be retained as most collectors prefer it this way & polishing could diminish the value. Items are from a smoke/pet free environment.