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# 8 Edgar Turquoise.-- David Lister -- Squash Necklace and Earrings

$ 1584

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Origin: Southwestern USA
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Condition: Mint condition. Private Collection item. No flaws. No defects.
  • Culture: Native American: US
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Modified Item: No
  • Artisan: David Lister

    Description

    # 8 Edgar Turquoise ----- Squash Necklace and Earrings ---- Sterling Silver  ---  Very Select and Rare Turquoise. Mine near Carlin, Nevada.
    Squash Necklace ::
    Weight = 5.6 oz.  Total length = 13.25".  Necklace strands are 10" each -- single and double silver beads.
    Naja = Length = 3.0"  Width = 2.25".  Note the graduated squash stones! -- 5 on each strand.  Well done silver beads.
    Naja --- has eleven(11) individual stones. Signed ---- Sterling over Lister.
    Earrings(Pair) ::
    Total weight = 0.5 oz.  Each earring --- length = 2".  width = 3/4".  Two(2) stones each earring.
    David Lister ---- Navajo Silversmith and Stonesetter.  David and wife Alice Lister live on a ranch near Dilkon, Arizona.
    David learned silversmithing from his father, Clarence Lister --- and has skills in leather work, painting and carving.
    David is a Vietnam Vet, and started making jewelry in 1973.  Creations principally sold through galleries in Arizona.
    Both Alice and David are skilled artisans.
    # 8 Edgar turquoise is limited and in the "limited supply" classification with Lander Blue turquoise.
    The history of the # 8 Edgar mine is well documented in several publications and on the Internet.