Vintage 1980s Southwestern Sterling Silver Bench Bead Green Turquoise Necklace

Description

View Vintage 1980s Southwestern Sterling Silver Bench Bead Green Turquoise Necklace with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Important History & Provenance:This necklace carries exceptional historical lineage. Up for sale is a beautiful, highly organic vintage 1980s Southwestern single-strand gemstone necklace. The focal center features three large, naturally shaped chunks of light-green turquoise/variscite nuggets, beautifully framed by tumbled peach-orange coral stone tabs and highly polished sterling silver bench beads (Navajo pearls). The main strand transitions smoothly into graduated, rounded cream and tan river agate pebbles, finishing at the back with its original sterling silver spring clasp. Pristine vintage condition with an attractive aged patina on the silver. Approximately 26 inches long. Important History & Provenance:This necklace carries exceptional historical lineage. It was acquired directly through close relationships with Native American tribal leadership during the foundational era of Indian Gaming casino expansion in the late 1980s / early 1990s. The original owner worked hand-in-hand with tribal councils to consult, launch, and manage the earliest casino entertainment halls across the country. It has been meticulously preserved in a single-family private collection ever since. Condition: Pre-owned. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Ethnic, Regional & Tribal › Necklaces & Pendants. Brand: Unbranded.

Antique

No

Occasion

Graduation

Main Stone Color

Turquoise

Metal

Sterling Silver

Secondary Stone

Turquoise, Shell

Main Stone

Turquoise

Vintage

Yes

Main Stone Treatment

Not Enhanced

Department

Unisex Adults

Gemstone Clarity Grade

Eye Clean

Style

Beaded

Base Metal

Silver

Features

Adjustable

Number of Gemstones

1

Handmade

Yes

Chain Type

Ball/Bead

Ethnic & Regional Style

Native American

Main Stone Creation

Natural

Seller Warranty

No

Signed

No

Color

Blue

Material

Stone

Materials sourced from

United States

Brand

Unbranded

Type

Necklace

Metal Purity

925

Customized

No

Era

Undated

Theme

Ethnic

Tribal Affiliation

Navajo