Lot 33

Navajo Delgarito Squash Necklace, Ring & Earrings

Estimate: $2,575 - $3,550

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$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is this sterling silver and spiny oyster squash, ring, and earrings from Navajo artist Ray Delgarito. This collection is wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and spiny oyster construction. There are three items in this collection with the first showing a beautiful squash that shows 10 triangular shaped blossoms that feature spiny oyster cabochon with beautiful luster with contrasts of pink and cream coloration, the central naga pendant shows a four segmented construction that feature polygonal shape spiny oyster cabochon set into the face. The naga pendant is mark with a 'R' inside of a 'D' and is marked 'Sterling.' The necklace features sterling silver pearl double strand necklace chain. The next item is a beautiful ring that features two polygonal spiny oyster cabochon set into the face of the ring and shows great luster and coloration with forked shoulders. The last item ins a pair of hook dangle earrings that feature polygonal spiny oyster cabochon set into the face of the earrings and show sterling silver construction. The condition of this collection of jewelry is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of the squash necklace from clasp to clasp are 20" and the central pendant measures 2 1/8" x 1 1/2" x 1/4", the ring measures 1" x 1 3/8" x 1 1/4" and shows a ring size of US 7 1/2, and the earrings measure 2 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/4". The collective weight of this jewelry collection is 163g.