{"product_id":"danny-henio-7-stone-kingman-turquoise-naja-necklace","title":"Danny Henio 7-Stone Kingman Turquoise Naja Necklace, Navajo Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Navajo naja necklace set with seven Kingman turquoise stones, handmade in sterling silver by Danny Henio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e Seven teardrop turquoise stones form the naja, the open horseshoe shape of Navajo tradition, each in its own smooth bezel with silver dot accents between them. The naja hangs from an oxidized sterling chain attached at both upper sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe stones.\u003c\/strong\u003e Kingman turquoise from the Kingman mine in Arizona, 7 stones, bezel set, in bright sky blue with golden-brown matrix. Natural turquoise varies in color and matrix, so every stone is a little different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe artist.\u003c\/strong\u003e Danny Henio is a Navajo silversmith. The necklace carries the artist's hallmark, \"Danny Henio\", and \"Sterling\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNavajo tradition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Navajo (Diné) silversmithing is a living art form more than 150 years old. Navajo smiths learned metalwork from Mexican plateros in the mid-1800s, and by the 1880s they were setting turquoise in hand-worked silver. The naja, the crescent pendant at the center of the squash blossom necklace, is one of the tradition's best-known forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Danny Henio, Navajo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmark: Danny Henio, Sterling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: Kingman turquoise (Kingman mine, Arizona), 7 stones, bezel set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: Sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaja size: 2.5 x 2.25 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain: 19 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 39 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions buyers ask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this authentic Native American jewelry?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It was handmade by Navajo artist Danny Henio and carries the artist's hallmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e The chain is 19 inches, which usually sits just below the collarbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is the naja?\u003c\/strong\u003e It measures 2.5 by 2.25 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Put it on last and take it off first. Wipe with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from lotion, perfume, water and ultrasonic cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---------------------------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem# NK-T205\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sunset Turquoise Mountain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67898174865485,"sku":"NK-T205","price":1350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/2024\/0973\/files\/NK-T205-1-front.jpg?v=1793853626","url":"https:\/\/www.sunsetturquoise.com\/products\/danny-henio-7-stone-kingman-turquoise-naja-necklace","provider":"Sunset Turquoise Mountain","version":"1.0","type":"link"}