This is an original lifetime Thomas “Tommy” Singer (1940-2014) vintage pawn necklace dating to circa 1960-1970’s. The necklace exhibits a classic early vintage Tommy Singer pattern showing a concho / concha design with heavily worked larger and square sterling silver concho design being set with stones. The clasp has an early Thomas Singer stamped tag that also is marked Sterling. The larger barrel square beads show a raised and impressed highly worked design and are set with early Morenci Turquoise gem quality stones. There are also two polished square beads of black onyx and two discoidal beads with sterling silver discoidal outsides of what appears to be bone. The necklace has a wonderful original patina and coloring ad is well kept in good condition. Tommy Singer was a highly influential Navajo (Diné) silversmith and jeweler, renowned for his innovative techniques and distinctive style in Native American jewelry. His work is celebrated for its artistic merit and cultural significance, making him one of the most respected figures in the world of Native American art. His jewelry remains highly collectible, with many pieces considered valuable both for their craftsmanship and their connection to his legacy. Tommy Singer passed away in 2014, but his legacy lives on through his work and the ongoing production of jewelry in his style. Other similar examples of his early work with this pattern have sold in the $2,000 to $4,000 range with this being a fantastic example. The measurements of this necklace from clasp to clasp is 25 1/8" and shows a width of 1 1/8". The collective weight of this necklace is 102.2g.*