Can anyone tell me what kind of turquoise this is, about how old and any idea who the artist may be?? I am guessing Navaho and possibly old pawn? The weight on it is over 98 grams. Pictures look gold, but it is silver.
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If it would fit, it would make a beautiful choker!!
I can’t tell you what mine (my default is always Kingman cause so much is 
), or give a good guess on age. Only thing I would say is, it seems like it should only be accurately called “old pawn” if it had a pawn ticket originally. Not sure I’m right on that, but that term gets thrown around a lot.
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And not “old” pawn unless it’s truly old…
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Navajo silversmith Sadie Calvin used a chicken, kind of like this mark but different. Has the looks of what you see called Kingman sea foam. I think of the piece not being colder than 1980s.
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Thank you Jason! I love the necklace! Can you give me an idea of what it might be worth??
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Best thing is try and find something close like this necklace Stunning Vintage Navajo Turquoise and Silver Necklace Precious Memories Antiques | Ruby Lane. Then start doing stuff like your turquoise is not as good as this stone, but your style is better, finally ending up with something similar in value.
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Thanks, I will see what I can find.
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Great piece! I have a choker like this from the 80’s and I love it! The color of your stones and style are beautiful! Enjoy!
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