Genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Native American Sterling Silver Necklace by Tommy Singer.
An exceptional work of hand made Navajo Indian jewelry. This necklace was beautifully hand made out of shimmering Sterling Silver by master Navajo silversmith Tommy Singer. It features a gorgeous display of hand cut cabochons of genuine Sleeping Beauty Turquoise set onto hand cut sheets of overlaid Sterling Silver. These gorgeous sky blue Turquoise stones come alive next to the white shine of the Sterling Silver. This one has been hand strung with Sterling Silver bench beads and genuine Turquoise beads. This necklace is 16" long. Stamped Sterling and signed by the Navajo jeweler Tommy Singer ( THE KING ). An extension chain can be included with this item for $5.00 per inch. Let us know how long you'd like your extension chain in the 'comment box' as you check out.
Overlay is created by "sweating" or soldering two pieces of silver together. The top piece contains a design element which is meticulously hand cut out of silver. The bottom piece is oxidized and often textured with stamping to produce a contrasting background. Once together the work is carefully filed, buffed, and polished to produce this fine finish.
Thomas Singer is known throughout the world for his jewelry work. His overlay pieces incorporate the most traditional of Navajo design - designs that have endured for many years. Many of these designs are inspired by Navajo rugs and other traditional designs. Jeweler Thomas Singer is a Navajo Indian from Winslow, Arizona. Tommy Singer states, "Every piece is made with the meanings from my traditional ways - the Navajo way of living. My father was a silversmith. He taught me and wanted me to continue this trade. It was my father's dream that I learn to silversmith so that I can continue his belief."
The Sleeping Beauty mine is located near Globe, Arizona. Its turquoise is noted for its solid, sky blue color with no matrix. Sleeping Beauty turquoise is the favorite of the Zuni Pueblo silversmiths for use in petite point, needlepoint, and inlay jewelry. This mine is one of the largest in North America and is still operating.
We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.
