Good morning all!
I’m curious to find out what the green stone is in this pendant. I don’t think it’s turquoise, but I don’t know much about the green varieties. It’s strung on liquid silver and a few random beads which give it a different look, probably not old. It does have a hallmark on the back. It seems a little conflicting as it has more of a Hopi symbol but the piece looks more Navajo styled. Navahopi? Cheap repro? My guess is the later, but I’ll let the experts weigh in.
Thank you so much! Sandy
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Looks like the Hallmark of Gary Johnson, Navajo. He often used 3 initials, though.
Stone could be Variscite.
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I’m also inclined to think Navajo and variscite. Nice pendant.
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Can you post photos of the entire necklace? That would help with positive ID.
Here you go! I was told it may not be the original chain. The clasp looks like something I recall seeing in the late 60s/early 70s growing up. The stone color is more green like the earlier photos I posted. I appreciate your perserverance!
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The barrel clasp was common in AZ/NM in the 1970’s -80’s. Do you know if the silver is plated/base metal or sterling?
Can you see what the necklace materials were stung on?
All of these can give a clue to age/.
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