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Montana Premier March 4th Collector Auction

Sat, Mar 4, 2023 11:00AM EST
Lot 153

Santo Domingo Ray Rosetta Parrot Inlaid Necklace

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,600

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 gorgeous inlaid mosaic parrot necklace from Santo Domingo artist Ray Rosetta. The necklace features a triple strand necklace with nugget spiny oyster beads strung to all three strands and shows a central pendant of inlaid Carico Lake turquoise and jet and shows a inlaid parrot of shipped spiny oyster, yellow jasper, and lapis lazuli to create the colors of the parrot. The aglets at the ends of the necklace are marked with 'sterling' stamps and is ended with a lobster claw clasp. The necklace is in good condition with no signs of damage present. The pendant measures 3" L x 1 7/8" W. The necklace from clasp to clasp measures 18 3/4" L. The necklace weighs 121.5 grams.