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Montana Premier March 4th Collector Auction

Sat, Mar 4, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 257

Navajo Nevada Blue & Agate Sterling Necklace

Estimate: $650 - $1,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
Featured in this lot is this Navajo Nevada Blue turquoise in agate sterling necklace done by renowned Navajo silversmith Russell Sam. This two piece pendant necklace shows a smaller and larger cabochon of agate with a thin vein of Nevada Blue turquoise in each. Both cabochons are set in sterling with a rope style border and two sterling beads in between them. The pendant is set on a three stand liquid sterling necklace. The back of the pendant shows the makers hallmark and the sterling stamp reading, "Sterling R. Sam". The necklace is in good condition with no signs of damage present. The larger cabochon measures 1 3/8" L x 1 7/16" W, while the smaller one measures 1 1/4" L x 1 2/16" W. The necklace from clasp to clasp measures 21 1/4" L. The necklace weighs 44.5 grams.