2-Piece Golden Hills Turquoise Earring & Necklace Set – Sterling Silver by Fred Francis
$4589.00 USD - In stock
Category: Jewelry
2-piece Golden Hills Turquoise set in sterling silver, handcrafted by Native American silversmith Fred Francis. This drop-pendant necklace includes an adjustable chain and comes with matching earrings. This contemporary Navajo-style set features Golden Hills turquoise, sourced from the Altyn-Tyube mine in Kazakhstan and prized for its distinctive lavender-blue color with contrasting reddish or burnt-umber matrix. The design showcases a traditional cluster style, with multiple turquoise stones arranged in decorative sterling silver settings. Fred Francis is known for his mastery of traditional Navajo silversmithing techniques, including intricate hand-stamping, twisted rope bezels, and polished silver bead accents. His work is typically stamped with his name or hallmark for authenticity. Golden Hills turquoise, introduced to the U.S. market around 2018, is often sold in its natural, untreated state due to its natural hardness and durability. An authentic and beautifully handcrafted Navajo-made Golden Hills turquoise necklace and earring set.
Family-owned in Steamboat Springs, Colorado since the 1980s. Flat-rate $12 US shipping, free over $200. 30-day exchange (store credit).
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