Lot 187

Navajo T.Singer Sterling Silver Gold Bear Necklace

Estimate: $350 - $700

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 sterling silver and gold bear necklace. The necklace features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver and gold construction that features a sterling silver choker constructed bar design and shows a pendant of a sterling silver bear decoration with gold overlay in a geometric pattern. Tommy Singer was a Navajo silversmith who specialized in chip-inlay jewelry. He died in a motorcycle accident on May 31, 2014. His inlaid turquoise, coral, and silver pieces incorporated traditional Navajo designs. Singer gained acclaim as the originator of the chip inlay design which he developed in the 1970s. The condition of this necklace or choker and pendant is good with no obvious signs of damage and shows good overall condition. The measurements of this necklace is 6 3/4" x 5 1/8" x 3/4" and the circumference of the choker is 12 1/4". The collective weight of this necklace is 33.1g.