Hallmark help! Could this mark be a hammer symbol?

These marks are on a necklace I purchased. The piece is not typical Navajo style, and the turquoise appears to be Hubei turquoise. Still, I’m hoping someone recognizes this silver hallmark


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I have not found a match checking multiple sources

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I don’t have much to add except I agree with all you said…the mark looks a bit like a hammer, the necklace doesn’t look Native made, and the turquoise appears to be from a Chinese mine. Unfortunately if Steve can’t find the mark it may likely remain unknown :weary_face:. But you never know, someone may eventually come on the forum who recognizes it.

I see you have posted this twice, and you most likely didn’t know, but if you have anything to add could you please add it to the original post, and that will bump your thread to the top. Sometimes we get so many new threads that having two with the same item is confusing. Thanks!

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To me, the clasp is typical of asian made findings and the corrugated beads do not fit with NA jewelry. Nor does the style or blue topaz. I have handled a lot of imported jewelry. The necklace looks like a good quality import. Just my 2 cents worth.

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This looks like a one of a kind Art piece to me, @Jiangxi_cn . The style is very much modernist, and quite unique. Beautiful workmanship and composition. I’m guessing this was a custom, one of a kind commission.

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I’ve removed my other thread. This is a more appropriate place to post the hallmark‑identification inquiry. Thank you very much for everyone’s help.

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Thanks! And I hope someone will eventually recognize you beautiful necklace. That has happened before!

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