I have been researching a client’s large jewelry collection, many clearly vintage beautiful pieces and others more questionable. Her collection included everything from gold/diamond pieces to costume jewelry from Black & White - and because I’m not an expert in turquoise and Native American jewelry, it’s hard for me to determine if the item is real. I have a cross pendent on a beaded necklace. It’s signed Sterling and JJ. When I checkout out eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/NAVAJO-ARTISAN-SIGNED-JF-STERLING-SILVER-TURQUOISE-CROSS-PENDANT-BEAD-NECKLACE/193029641644?hash=ite
m2cf17695ac:g:uPUAAOSwPPFdRiMg), I found this listing for the exact same piece (seemingly) except signed JF rather than JJ. So . . . that really makes me question to authenticity of this piece. Any help?
Your cross looks authentic. I imagine since they both have the same setup/same beads it comes from a shop. The dealer has the pattern they want made and the stones and silver are supplied to the silversmith, JJ and JF, possibly more.
Thank you for taking the time to look at this and answer. Really appreciate it!