Extra Large Tear drop shaped pendant w/Royston turquoise - BC 1357

The large pendant has one of the most beautiful pieces of Royston Turquoise. The triangle shaped stone has rich dark greens colors with light brown matrix throughout. The stone measures 1"3/4 in length with a taper of 1/4" to 1". The artist has used heavy triangle wire with saw cuts that wrap around the large stone. The high mount stone gives it an extra bit of depth and lets you see more colors. This is a stunning pendant that is truly one of a kind. NAVAJO HANDCRAFTED PENDANT BY ARTISAN WILLIE FAMILY For the past 45 years, the Willie Family has been making exquisite traditional silver and copper jewelry. They specialize in bracelets, pendants, rings, buckles and concho belts. They work with highest grade stones. They reside just west of Albuquerque in To’hajilee, Royston Turquoise: 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.