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Golden Hills Turquoise Necklace FJN2609

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Show stopper! This gorgeous necklace by Navajo silversmith Marita Benally features Golden Hills Turquoise, set masterfully with intricate overlay, textured sterling, and unique designs. Sterling silver beads set off this collectible work.

Authentic Handmade Native American Jewelry

Turquoise: Golden Hills Turquoise

Stones: Golden Hills Turquoise

Metal: Sterling Silver

Length: 18"

$900.00

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OVERLAY refers to the traditional jewelry-making technique of taking the artist's design, cutting it out, and then attaching it to another piece of metal that is the same size. The recessed areas are then oxidized to provide contrast with the highly polished top layer.

STARBURSTS are a sterling silver design element that can be polished, and oxidized and are used in a variety of sizes.

GOLDEN HILLS TURQUOISE Unique periwinkle blues and beautiful burnt umber matrix have made this turquoise an instant favorite in the Southwest. Coming from the Altyn-Tyube mine in Kazakhstan, this hard, high-grade material produces gorgeous natural cabochons.

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Marita Benally

Marita Benally was born and raised in Steamboat, AZ, and she is from the Navajo tribe.

Marita started silversmithing in the late 90’s, and she credits her husband, Daniel Benally for teaching her to design and work silver.

She loves to create detailed, articulate designs. Today, Marita works out of Gallup, New Mexico.

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