VTG c1950's Navajo Sterling Silver 3 Sand-cast Stars Bisbee Turquoise Necklace

Name: VTG c1950's Navajo Sterling Silver 3 Sand-cast Stars Bisbee Turquoise Necklace
Brand: Native American
SKU: 69e961e924d2e7686cce337d
Price: 1999.0 USD
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This vintage 1950's Navajo sterling silver necklace features three sand-cast stars set with Bisbee turquoise stones. Handmade by Navajo artisans, this piece showcases the intricate craftsmanship and cultural significance of Native American jewelry. The unique design and vibrant turquoise accents make it a standout piece for collectors interested in authentic Native American artwork. 18” in length 74 grams in weight Vintage Navajo 3-Cast Star Necklace crafted from sterling silver and set with turquoise. Key Features Design: This piece features three starburst or "5-point star" motifs that are formed through a sand cast technique. Gemstones: The centers of the stars are typically set with natural turquoise cabochons, with some vintage examples specifically featuring rare Bisbee Turquoise. Construction: The star pendants are joined by a handmade chain created by coiling and soldering individual silver wire links. Origins: These necklaces are often attributed to mid-century Navajo artisans (circa 1950s).

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10 Comments

pamless Wow!!!

May 02Reply

jesm164 This is such a cool piece. Wish I could see all of the outfits this gets paired with!

May 31Reply

allywill1969 This is a dream!

Jul 09Reply

carmen1681 Wish I could afford it 🫶🏽!

Jul 19Reply

dressgal This is a beautiful necklace, but how do you know that the turquoise is Bisbee? Typically Bisbee has deep-blue hues and distinct chocolate-brown or "smoky" red matrix webbing

Jul 23Reply

rubystar007 Your keyword there is typically, there are many different shades, and colors of Bisbee turquoise. The one you’re describing is just one of many. I know where this piece came from and I know the details and the provenance of it. It has been looked at my professional and confirmed it is what I say it is.

Jul 23Reply

rubystar007 Bisbee turquoise comes in a wide range of colors—from pale sky blue to deep midnight blue, as well as various shades of green. The highest-grade stones are famous for a spectacular, almost lapis-like dark blue paired with a highly distinct chocolate-brown or reddish-brown matrix.The unique colors and patterns of Bisbee turquoise vary greatly based on the specific deposit:Blues: Ranges from light sky blue to medium "robin's egg" blue, up to deep cobalt and dark lavender-blue.Greens:

Jul 23Reply

pocahontas7994 If it was authentic Native American made, it would have the name of the artist stamped on the back. I’m not seeing that in the pictures, is it stamped somewhere I can’t tell from the pictures?

20 hours agoReply

rubystar007 Most Native American pieces prior to the 1960s were not stamped or Hallmarked. Please do your research and know your facts before making comments.

20 hours agoReply

rubystar007 HallmarksPre-1930s (Anonymity): Most early pieces lacked any signature or metal quality stamp. Pre-1930s: Anonymity was the norm. Most early Native American jewelry was produced for personal use, ceremony, or local trade.”1930s–1950s Trading posts and the Indian Arts and Crafts Board began encouraging artists to use stamps and metal-purity marks like "sterling".1960s–1980s More artists started using personal signatures, initials, or pictorial symbols to show who made the work.

20 hours agoReply