Royston turquoise large pendant

Pieces like this rarely come around this quality of Royston Turquoise. The Navajo artist is Jonathan Platero. Known for his unique style and designs. His use of square wire with deep stamping create a beautiful setting for the stone. Set in solid sterling silver. The large pendant measures approximately 2"1/2 in total length with a width of 1" 1/4. The fixed bail is large enough to accommodate up to a 12mm chain or beads. Certificates of Authenticity accompany every piece. A Jonathan Platero original piece!

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.