Kingman "Spider Web" turquoise Necklace set BC 1353

Acclaimed Navajo artist Albert Jake created this piece. This style of stamping is referred to as " Cold Chisel". It is a very difficult process as the silver is the hardest to work when it is cool. The straight line marks are done with a very heavy hammer and solid line stamp. Exact pressure and precision is needed to do this style. The pendant and bail have a total length of over 3" and width of 2". This is a large pendant. The beaded necklace measures 18" and the earrings dangle to the length of 1"1/4. The pendant is removable making the set versatile. NAVAJO CRAFTED NECKLACE SET WITH KINGMAN TURQUOISE: Artist: Albert Jake: was born in 1959 in the Zuni Pueblo south of Gallup, New Mexico. He learned silversmithing from his parents. He specializes in traditional set stones and cluster jewelry with intricate stamp work. He has been smithing since 1987. He also creates sand-paintings and makes pottery. During the summers he works as a forest fire fighter. He lives with his wife and two daughters today in Rahmah, New Mexico, near the Zuni Pueblo. Kingman "Spider web" Turquoise The Kingman mine in northwestern Arizona was one of the largest turquoise mines in North America. The terms "Kingman" or "high blue" refer to the blue color usually displayed in this stone. It has become a color standard in the industry. The mine became famous for its rounded, bright blue nuggets with black matrix. Few turquoise mines produced nuggets, especially of this quality. Old natural Kingman Turquoise is rare. The Colbaugh's own this mine and the turquoise Mountain mine, their company name is Colbough Processing. They have recently gone back into the section of the Kingman mine and are digging and bringing some new Natural Kingman Turquoise.