Long Royston turquoise stone pendant

Handcrafted by a Navajo artist working out of a guild in Albuquerque, New Mexico called Heavy by Hand (HBH) . The pendant features a long mounting with a Royston turquoise stone. It hangs on a long triangle bail. It will accomodate up to a 8mm bead or chain. Nicely detailed and wonderful example of a Navajo pendant. 

 Measurements:  mounting 1-1/2" x  1" ;  The oval stone  measures 1" x 1/2". 

Stone: Royston Turquoise: A district in Nevada consisting of three turquoise mines: Bunker Hill, Oscar Wehrend. 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.