My name is Ernie Nazelrod, my Father, the late Ed Nazelrod owned the Apache Canyon Mining Company, out of Baker ,California. He was not only a miner but also a jewelry maker. This is a squash blossom necklace he completely hand made in 1971 with spiderweb turquoise from his first mine, The Sinsemilla. He would stamp his jewelry with a small lightning bolt as his Hallmark.
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sinsemilla…haven’t heard that word in decades & not in this context.
way kewl
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That is beautiful; never heard of that mine. Are the other pieces native made?
Thanks for sharing- It’s hard to find the old California Turquoise history attached to particular stones these days. Would it be possible to see close-ups of your Father’s jewelry? TIA.
Absolutely beautiful!! Would love to find some of his work!
Such a beautiful piece, thanks so much for sharing. It helps us all learn and want to see and learn more!