21" Sterling silver graduated bead necklace

STERLING SILVER BEADS BY NAVAJO ARTIST JEFFERY NELSON

Sterling silver necklace. Crafted by Navajo artist Jeffery Nelson. Measuring 21" in length. It has both stamped and unstamped beads. The graduated beads vary in size from 9mm at the ends and increases to 19mm at the center bead. The ends are finished off with silver twist wire and hook & eye. Light weight and easy to wear. 

Navajo Pearls are traditionally made sterling silver beads. Silver beads are a traditional art form for Diné silversmiths, and the beads have as many expressions as there are artisans.... Making the beads is a time-consuming process. Each bead begins with silver that has to be melted, rolled and cut.