Lester Jackson and Charlie John, Navajo - Sterling Silver |
17 mm handmade barrel beads by Navajo artist Charlie John.
12 mm machine made beads stamped with kokopelli figures. |
Lester Jackson and Charlie John, Navajo | ||||||||||||
3 1/4" x 2" gemstone pendant with large bail by Navajo artist Lester Jackson.
Sterling silver cones and hook and eye closure. | |||||||||||||
24 inches end to end, three strands strung on chain, with hook and eye closure. |
About JasperJasper comes from the Greek word, iaspis, which means "spotted stone." A form of microcrystalline quartz, jasper derives its colorful patterns from other minerals present, and is often named according to its pattern. Jasper is generally opaque and has a dull luster but takes a fine polish. It is mined in North Africa, Sicily, France, India, Venezuela, Germany, the U.S.A. and elsewhere. It is thought by some that jasper has the power to give a person courage, drive away evil spirits and protect against bites of snakes spiders. |
About Silver100% solid silver won't tarnish but it is too soft to use for making jewelry - it could easily be scratched, dented and bent. Sterling silver has a small amount of one or more other metals usually copper, added to the silver. To be called sterling silver, the alloy must contain at least 92.5% pure silver. Sterling silver alloy is harder than pure silver but the added metals also can cause discoloration or tarnish. |
NOTE:
Items in our Shop are either USED or NEW. They might come from inheritances, estate
sales, private collections, and store liquidations. Many items are brand new (NOS,
New Old Stock) and in perfect condition while others may show tarnish, scratches
and other signs of use. Major issues will be described in detail and shown in
photos. Shop items are sold as described and are not returnable. |
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LLC - Definitions of Jewelry Age and Condition © 2015 Horsekeeping LLC © Copyright Information | |
Patina | A dark or colored film of oxidation that forms naturally on metal exposure to air and other elements. It is often valued for its aesthetically pleasing appearance. |
Vintage | 30 years or older. |
NOS | New Old Stock. Retail store inventory from at least 10 years ago. |
Pre-owned | An item that has been used. |
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