Artist Murphy Platero original design pendant - BIL 622
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Outstanding handcrafted Navajo cluster pendant by artist Murphy Platero. He uses a Golden Hills turquoise in a beautiful pattern. The vibrant coloring of the stones are perfectly set in a unique sterling silver setting. The pendant is large and measures 3"-1/2 in length and is 2" wide. The bail is large enough to accommodate up to a 12mm chain or beads. This is a very special piece. NAVAJO HANDCRAFTED CLUSTER PENDANT WITH GOLDEN HILLS TURQUOISE GOLDEN HILLS TURQUOISE: In the Russian hills of Kazakhstan sits the GOLDEN HILLS mine. The Turquoise is only mined in the winter months during the freezing cold and snow as rains flood the mine during the summer. The location of the mine is remote and difficult to bring equipment in and out of. It is the only Turquoise known to have the unique coloring of bright blue with a Lavender undertone.