3-Tassel Royston turquoise pendant- SWS 247

Another unique design by Navajo artist Randy Boyd. Known for his high grade stones, the large piece of Royston turquoise in this pendant does not disappoint. Mounted high in the setting, the rich colors of the stone really show. Set in solid sterling silver, the pendant measures 1"3/4 with the tassels adding 1/2" to this length. The bail is large enough to hold up to a 6mm chain or beaded necklace. NAVAJO HANDCRAFTED PENDANT BY ARTIST RANDY BOYD Royston: A district in Nevada consisting of three turquoise mines: Bunker Hill, Oscar Wehrend, and the main producer, The Royal Blue. Royston is known for its beautiful colors ranging from deep green to rich, light blues which are set off by a heavy brown matrix. The Royston mine is producing a little high-grade turquoise today, operated by the Ottison family. They process most of their material into finished cabs and allow very little rough to come onto the market. This controlled output has raised the price of this material considerably in recent years. Randy Boyd Born in Gallup, New Mexico, Randy Boyd has been an active silversmith since 1990.Navajo silversmith Randy Boyd began making jewelry at the age of sixteen and has been working professionally as a jeweler for over twenty years. In his spare time, he raises cattle and practices roping in his backyard. His old-style jewelry is made with the highest quality natural stones with Randy’s unique flair for design." Randy has spent decades honing his sterling silver skills. He worked for legendary Navajo artist Ray Tracey where he learned how to make very stylish pieces. Then he would later show up doing piece work for several Traders in town, before ending up in the workshop of Stoneweaver. This is when he did more traditional silver work, turquoise and heavy silver. Randy has made many pieces of silver and stone, and each piece is done with style and quality His Hallmark is a spur and signed Randy Boyd or an RB