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Mon, Mar 6, 2023 02:00AM EST - Fri, Mar 10, 2023 03:00PM EST
Lot 553

Navajo Russell Sam Turquoise & Sterling Necklace

Estimate: $300 - $500

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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
For your consideration is this Navajo Sleeping Beauty turquoise and sterling necklace from Navajo silversmith Russell Sam. The necklace features wonderfully and professionally handmade sterling silver construction with a Sleeping Beauty turquoise cluster pendant. The cluster pendant features seven smaller Sleeping Beauty turquoise cabochons and a larger tear drop shaped Sleeping Beauty turquoise cabochon in the center. In between each of the smaller turquoise pieces is a small sterling bead holding them together. The center piece is set in a shadow box style. The back of the pendant is stamped, "Sterling R. Sam". The necklace is in good condition with no signs of damage. The smaller turquoise cabochons measure 5/16" L x 1/4" W, while the largest piece in the center measures 11/16" L x 3/8" W. The entire pendant measures 1 3/4" L x 1 2/16" W. The necklace from clasp to clasp measures 17 7/8" L. The necklace weighs 15.4 grams.