Navajo Lander Blue Turquoise Necklace
Tribe: Navajo (Diné)
Item #NK06309
Sterling Silver Necklace featuring Handmade Navajo Pearl Beads and a Pendant with Overlay Designs, set with Natural Lander Blue Turquoise from Nevada. Known for its exceptional rarity and distinctive coloration, Lander Blue is among the most highly coveted varieties of American turquoise. The stone was acquired from the Wayne and Irma Bailey Lander Blue collection. The necklace was handcrafted by Navajo silversmith, Leonard Nez.
Number of Strands: 1
Necklace Length: 23”
Bead Diameter:
- Size
- 23″ length
- Era
- Contemporary
- Metal
- Silver
- Materials
- Turquoise
- Turquoise mine
- Lander Blue
- Technique
- Beads, Set Stones
About the artist
Navajo silversmith, Leonard Nez, started out from age 19-26 years old as a heavy equipment operator. His wife Marian and her family were silversmiths, and he was inspired by them. After creating his first...
See all pieces by Leonard Nez →Family owned in Sedona since 1976
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