Jarvis Hoskie 8-Stone Carico Lake Turquoise Lariat Drop Necklace, Navajo Sterling Silver

A Navajo lariat-style drop necklace set with eight Carico Lake turquoise stones, handmade in sterling silver by Jarvis Hoskie.

The piece. Eight oval turquoise stones hang one below the other in a 6-inch drop, each in its own smooth bezel and joined by silver jump rings, so the drop moves as you wear it. Several of the stones are framed with a twisted rope border, and silver dots finish the top and the bottom of the drop. It hangs from an oxidized sterling chain.

The stones. Carico Lake turquoise, 8 stones, bezel set, ranging from pale spring green to sky blue and deep blue-green, some with dark matrix. Natural turquoise varies in color and matrix, so every stone is a little different.

The artist. Jarvis Hoskie is a Navajo silversmith. The necklace carries the artist's hallmark, "JH", and "Sterling".

Navajo tradition. 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 turquoise pendant on a silver chain remains one of the tradition's most-worn pieces.

Details

• Artist: Jarvis Hoskie, Navajo
• Hallmark: JH, Sterling
• Stone: Carico Lake turquoise, 8 stones, bezel set
• Metal: Sterling silver
• Drop length: 6 inches
• Chain: 18 inches
• Weight: 29.5 grams
• Condition: New

Questions buyers ask

Is this authentic Native American jewelry? Yes. It was handmade by Navajo artist Jarvis Hoskie and carries the artist's hallmark.

How long is it? The chain is 18 inches, and the stone drop adds 6 inches below it.

How heavy is it? It weighs 29.5 grams, light enough for everyday wear.

How do I care for it? 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.

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Item# NK-T204