Why don’t you start out by introducing yourself, telling us where you’re from, how you came to own this piece, and what you already know about it?
You’ll find a polite introduction, and a little bit of background goes a long way in terms of the willingness of our forum members to assist you with your research.
Wow, I’ve never been called rude in so many words. In fact, I enjoy writing, researching and also respecting people’s time with starting with a little and allowing those interested in sharing the freedom to connect and together we take it from there.
Having said that, I’m from NH, have a very large collection of sterling, I go to yardsales with my husband, travel here and there, and now that I’m retired, I’m trying to dig through my bins and bins and bins that have been sitting for years to learn as much as possible. Prior to this I worked for corporate and had no time other than to pile it up. I guess… My retirement project in bins..
With that, my apology for coming off as disrespectful of knowledge and assistance.
There you go! @Steve has hit the jackpot in terms of identifying your artist. Nice to meet you, and learn a little about you and your interest in Native American jewelry @Wshcraft70. No apologies needed. I think you’ll really enjoy the forum and have fun here.
Thank you for introducing yourself. We have so many people come on here just wanting to sell stuff which is not really what this forum is about. When I first joined I read a lot on the forum, then I introduced myself before I made very many comments. It’s just helpful to the rest of us that are on here regularly to know whether someone is truly interested in learning or just trying to get info in order to sell stuff.
The cross is beautiful. Is there something in particular you’re wanting to learn about it?
Thank you Steve.. Do you have any suggestions on where I might get more details on this specific piece like perhaps time line and type of turquoise?
look at the 1st slideshow here:
https://typesofturquoise.com/turquoise-slide-shows/
you should see a couple of examples matching the red matrix on your cross
timelines are tough to call unless somebody was documenting when the different hallmarks were used.
This slideshow is invaluable. Many thanks for this share. This one’s staying in my library for sure.. you rock Steve..
if the Dee Morris cross is just a preview of what’s to come I’m looking forward to seeing what other nuggets pop out of those bins,
The turquoise could be Egyptian. Looks like the one on my belt buckle.
Hey @gt75, good to see you back!
Pleasure meeting you. I’m honestly trying to learn as much as possible. There are round hammer marks on the back like but as someone else indicated, it looks possible cast. Though having seen other cast pieces, I’m not certain. I’m obsessed over this specific piece for some reason. Just extremely drawn to it. It’s one that when I pick up, I don’t want to put down.
Hang onto that one, Haven’t seen many crosses
Welcome Wshcraft70. Always great to see and study unusual extraordinary pieces. Thank you for sharing it.