Detailed Vintage Native American Zuni Blue Gem Turquoise Sterling Silver Sunface Necklace

Up for sale is this traditional vintage Zuni necklace! It features a large handmade silver sunface pendant with Blue Gem turquoise, coral, mother of pearl, and jet inlay, and a silver chain and clasp!
A sparkling statement necklace!
The Blue Gem turquoise mine, situated near Battle Mountain in Nevada, is one of the most esteemed turquoise sources in the United States, celebrated for its remarkable color variations and exceptional quality. Operated primarily from the 1930s to the 1970s, the mine produced turquoise ranging from intense sky blue to rich green hues, often with a distinctive golden or brown spiderweb matrix. This wide spectrum of colors is due to variations in copper and iron content in the host rock, giving Blue Gem turquoise a unique and highly desirable appearance. Known for its hardness and natural polish, this turquoise is a favorite among Native American jewelry artists, who use it to create exquisite, lasting pieces. Although the mine is no longer in operation, Blue Gem turquoise remains a prized collectible, representing the legacy of Nevada's turquoise mining history and its contribution to American jewelry art. Sterling silver, marked. The length of the necklace measures around 24". Sturdy 20 grams. Cir. Mid Century +

Make Us an Offer- Due to the high demand of our items, many pieces sell quite fast. The most frequent email we receive are from buyers who waited too long to make us an offer and suddenly lost out because another buyer came in and purchased. Send us your reasonable offer today, we are flexible and you have nothing to lose! Ahéhee' (Thank you)

How Layaway Works:

Layaway programs we offer that you can choose from when you pay for the item:  

- Shop Pay Installments (Usually 4 payments)

- Affirm (Up to 12 payments)

-Klarna (Usually 4 payments)

How Does Layaway Work with Making an Offer?  

If your offer is accepted you will receive an email invoice from us and will be able to choose your layaway program when you pay the invoice. If for some reason you cannot get approved for any of the programs simply let us know and we will cancel out the invoice. You have nothing to lose and the most beautiful art to gain! :)