{"product_id":"sharon-francisco-9-stone-golden-hills-turquoise-cluster-necklace","title":"Sharon Francisco 9-Stone Golden Hills Turquoise Cluster Necklace, Navajo Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Navajo cluster necklace set with nine Golden Hills turquoise stones, handmade in sterling silver by Sharon Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe piece.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eight oval stones ring a center stone in a round flower-style cluster. Each stone sits in its own smooth bezel, the center stone is circled by twisted silver wire, and small silver dots sit between the outer stones. The pendant hangs from an oxidized sterling chain with a lobster clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe stones.\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden Hills turquoise from Kazakhstan, 9 stones, bezel set, in pale blue with brown and golden matrix. Natural turquoise varies, so every stone is a little different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe artist.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharon Francisco is a Navajo silversmith. The pendant carries the artist's hallmark, \"Sharon Francisco\", 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. Cluster work like this, gathering several stones into one design, is one of the tradition's signature styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Sharon Francisco, Navajo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmark: Sharon Francisco, Sterling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone: Golden Hills turquoise (Kazakhstan), 9 stones, bezel set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: Sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePendant size: 1.5 x 1.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChain: 18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 25.5 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 Sharon Francisco and carries the artist's hallmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the chain?\u003c\/strong\u003e The chain is 18 inches, which usually sits at or just below the collarbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big is the pendant?\u003c\/strong\u003e The cluster measures 1.5 by 1.5 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-T200\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sunset Turquoise Mountain","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67898128269389,"sku":"NK-T200","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/2024\/0973\/files\/NK-T200-1-front.jpg?v=1793851711","url":"https:\/\/www.sunsetturquoise.com\/products\/sharon-francisco-9-stone-golden-hills-turquoise-cluster-necklace","provider":"Sunset Turquoise Mountain","version":"1.0","type":"link"}