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Vintage Navajo Classic Fred Harvey Kingman Turquoise Necklace/Pendant Ca 1940's

Vintage Navajo Classic Fred Harvey Kingman Turquoise Necklace/Pendant Ca 1940's
Vintage Navajo Classic Fred Harvey Kingman Turquoise Necklace/Pendant Ca 1940's
Vintage Navajo Classic Fred Harvey Kingman Turquoise Necklace/Pendant Ca 1940's
Vintage Navajo Classic Fred Harvey Kingman Turquoise Necklace/Pendant Ca 1940's
Vintage Navajo Classic Fred Harvey Kingman Turquoise Necklace/Pendant Ca 1940's

Vintage Navajo Classic Fred Harvey Kingman Turquoise Necklace/Pendant Ca 1940's

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Don't wait we sell more Vintage Jewelry than any other Jewelry Because it is getting harder to find they stopped making it 80+ years ago! Vintage jewelry is a great way to own a small piece of history. Featuring more traditional techniques and a dark silver patina, vintage jewelry is very collectible.

The age of our vintage jewelry usually ranges from the 1920's to 1970's, though some pieces may be older or newer. Prior to the 1960's, artists rarely signed their jewelry- therefore most vintage pieces are unattributed unless the original owner kept records. Most of our vintage jewelry is acquired from private collections and we feel honored to pass on these treasured pieces to new owners.

We recommend leaving the patina on old jewelry, as polishing can diminish the value. Vintage Sterling Silver Link Necklace with Amazing Kingman Turquoise Pendant. Hand-made linked sterling silver chain is delicate and hangs 18 inches. The perfectly sized Kingman turquoise medallion has ten round stones surrounded by a large oval in the center. The old hand-made necklace and chain is a rare find for any collection.

14.25 grams by weight. 1.5" x 1" medallion.

This Handmade Pendant will become one of your favorites and is sure to become a treasured family heirloom for generations. The quality of this turquoise is second to none!

This is a Classic PIECE FROM DAYS GONE BY. A great-looking, extremely wearable piece from a fascinating and romantic period of Southwestern history, this was likely first acquired by a traveler on the Santa Fe railroad from a Fred Harvey Company trading post such as the Indian Room at Albuquerques Alvarado Hotel or The Hopi House at the Grand Canyon. As with Vintage Native American Pieces, some pieces may Exhibit Test Mark(s), Patina, Scratches, and Minor Dings from the Years in and out of Pawn Shops and Personal Collections. Words alone are not enough describe this extraordinary piece so please take a look at the pictures to get a feel for this magnificent valuable masterpiece of Native American Indian craftsmanship. Turquoise is sacred to both Native American and oriental traditions.

It is associated with the sky, and bringing sky energy to earth. It can help promote honest and clear communication from the heart. Turquoise is also a powerful crystal for relieving stress. It is also said to protect against pollution in the environment, and to bring abundance.

Turquoise is said also help speed the healing process, and is also known as a master healer stone. It is very powerful for grounding and protection also. Turquoise is associated with the throat chakra primarily.

Silver is a mineral that is said to mirror the soul, strengthen the connection between astral and physical bodies, and enhance intuitive and psychic energies. Silver is mystically considered to improve speech, bring eloquence. It is also purported to attract, enhance and store the energies of gemstones, as well as draw out negative energies.

Silver is related to the moon, and moon energies. Physically, crystal healing lore indicates that silver is has been traditionally used to aid hepatitis treatments, eliminate toxins, expel toxins through the pores, headache, rheumatic pain, nausea and gastritis, obesity, diabetes, and increase assimilation of vitamins A and E. An exact date is not available for when the stamp STERLING was first used on Native American jewelry.

Items made in the 1930s would usually not have that stamp nor any other hallmark. A few items made in the 1940s to 1950s might have the STERLING stamp, most notably, those made by Bell Traders during that time period. Pieces made in the 1950s and 1960s and later often have the STERLING indication. Turquoise, the "fallen sky stone" hidden in Mother Earth, has been valued by cultures for its beauty and reputed spiritual and life-giving qualities for over 7000 years.

It is a true gem of the centuries and has been cherished above all else in creation as the stone of water, stone of blessings, good fortune, protection, good health and long life. The Kingman mine in northwestern Arizona is the largest turquoise mine.

Kingman blue has become a color standard in the industry. The mine became famous in the 1960's for its rounded bright blue nuggets with black matrix. Few turquoise mines produced nuggets. High grade natural Kingman is highly collectible because of it's intense blue with a black and silver matrix.

This superb grade was found in an area called Ithaca Peak, which yielded the highest grade and hardest Kingman turquoise. This vein has been exhausted since 1972. The Kingman mine re-opened in September 2004 after being closed since the 1970's. The new owners of the copper mine have contracted to dump anything with turquoise veining or nuggets into trucks for Marty Colbaugh Processing. All of today's rock comes from Turquoise Mountain.

The new highest grade is identical to what came out from Ithaca Peak 30 years ago. The Kingman mine currently yields about 1600 pounds of rough stone per month with 2400 pounds being the highest yield yet. Thanks for looking and be sure to check out my store for more selections of authentic Native American jewelry and artifacts! If you like our products, please add me to your.

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The item "Vintage Navajo Classic Fred Harvey Kingman Turquoise Necklace/Pendant Ca 1940's" is in sale since Sunday, January 8, 2017. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Native American\Necklaces & Pendants". The seller is "elkcreektradingllc" and is located in Kykotsmovi Village, Arizona. This item can be shipped worldwide.

  • Jewelry Type: Pendants
  • Metal: Sterling Silver
  • Metal Purity: .925 Sterling
  • Main Stone: Turquoise
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
  • Origin: SW USA
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    Vintage Navajo Classic Fred Harvey Kingman Turquoise Necklace/Pendant Ca 1940's