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Phillip and Virginia Byjoe - Navajo
Sterling Silver and Turquoise
Museum Quality Vintage Petit Point Set
Necklace, Bracelet, Pin

HK Item #S440

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Authentic Native American Vintage sterling silver Turquoise Petit Point Set by Navajo Phillip Byjoe

necklace
size
32 1/2" long necklace;
3" diameter main disc
2 1/2" diameter medium discs
1 7/8" diameter small discs;
1 7/8" long dangles
necklace
weight
264 grams
bracelet
size
6 3/4

3 1/4 " tall at front and 4 1/4" wide across the inlay portion
pin size
2 1/4" x 1 3/4"
materials
Turquoise, Read about stones
Sterling silver, Read about silver
condition
Vintage, Pre-owned, excellent, museum quality; all stones firmly set and intact with no cracks, chips or missing pieces; see photos for patina
hallmarks
all pieces stamped:
P. & V. BYJOE
Sterling
artists

Phillip Byjoe, Diné (Navajo), 1950-2003 and Virginia Byjoe, Diné (Navajo).

[Stamp first used in 1979 from Lukachukai, Arizona]

A similar necklace created in 1984 is in the National Museum of the American Indian.

About Native American authenticity.

Authentic Native American Vintage sterling silver Turquoise Petit Point Set by Navajo Phillip Byjoe

Authentic Native American Vintage sterling silver Turquoise Petit Point Set by Navajo Phillip Byjoe

Authentic Native American Vintage sterling silver Turquoise Petit Point Set by Navajo Phillip Byjoe

Authentic Native American Vintage sterling silver Turquoise Petit Point Set by Navajo Phillip Byjoe

Medium necklace discs are 2 1/2" diameter.

Authentic Native American Vintage sterling silver Turquoise Petit Point Set by Navajo Phillip Byjoe

Small discs (on left above) are 1 7/8" diameter.

Authentic Native American Vintage sterling silver Turquoise Petit Point Set by Navajo Phillip Byjoe

Hand hammered dangles are 1 7/8" long.

Authentic Native American Vintage sterling silver Turquoise Petit Point Set by Navajo Phillip Byjoe

Handmade hook and loop closure.

Authentic Native American Vintage sterling silver Turquoise Petit Point Set by Navajo Phillip Byjoe

8 mm bench beads.

Bench beads are partially manufactured and partially hand made. Usually the halves are machine cut and the silversmith solders the two halves together. Sometimes bench beads are left with a protruding seam but in other cases the seam is sanded down and polished smooth. Then the beads are strung hand.

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Phillip and Virginia Byjoe - Navajo
Sterling Silver and Turquoise
Museum Quality Vintage Petit Point Set
Necklace, Bracelet, Pin

S440 - $8,995 8,500 plus s/h
(ONLY ONE AVAILABLE)

Paula says - "This is a museum quality set. It is in excellent vintage condition and the work and materials are top notch.

"A similar necklace created in 1984 is in the National Museum of the American Indian.

"A long-time Native American jewelry colleague said, 'This is almost certainly natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise from the Globe, Arizona area.'"

Authentic Native American Vintage sterling silver Turquoise Petit Point Set by Navajo Phillip Byjoe

Authentic Native American Vintage sterling silver Turquoise Petit Point Set by Navajo Phillip Byjoe

Bracelet fits a 6 3/4" wrist.

Authentic Native American Vintage sterling silver Turquoise Petit Point Set by Navajo Phillip Byjoe

Bracelet is 3 1/4 " tall and 4 1/4" wide across the inlay portion.

Authentic Native American Vintage sterling silver Turquoise Petit Point Set by Navajo Phillip Byjoe

Authentic Native American Vintage sterling silver Turquoise Petit Point Set by Navajo Phillip Byjoe

Authentic Native American Vintage sterling silver Turquoise Petit Point Set by Navajo Phillip Byjoe

Authentic Native American Vintage sterling silver Turquoise Petit Point Set by Navajo Phillip Byjoe

Authentic Native American Vintage sterling silver Turquoise Petit Point Set by Navajo Phillip Byjoe

Pin is 2 1/4" x 1 3/4."

Authentic Native American Vintage sterling silver Turquoise Petit Point Set by Navajo Phillip Byjoe

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ABOUT TURQUOISE

Turquoise is associated with the sky, and bringing sky energy to earth. It is known as a master healer stone as it is believed to help speed the healing process. It is also thought that turquoise can help promote honest and clear communication from the heart.
Turquoise comes in all shades of blue, to blue-green and it is the natural variations in turquoise that make it appealing. The color of turquoise in American Indian jewelry ranges from brownish green to bright blue. Found in veins sandwiched in between layers of mother rock, turquoise can show some of the influence of the mother rock in its matrix or veining. The matrix colors range from blue to golden brown to black and sometimes with golden flecks. Many people prefer turquoise with matrix over clear stones. Read more about stones.

What is Petit Point?

There are two similar techniques of using very small pieces of stone to decorate a piece and they are often confused.

Petit Point is comprised of long , narrow teardrop-shaped stones that have one rounded end and one more pointed end.

Needle Point is comprised of straight, long, narrow stones that are pointed on both ends.

NOTE: Items in our Vintage 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. Vintage Shop items are sold as described and are not returnable.
Horsekeeping LLC - Definitions of Jewelry Age and Condition
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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. All items in our Vintage Shop have some patina, even NOS.
Vintage
30 years or older.
NOS
New Old Stock. Made at least 20 years ago but never used.
Pre-owned
An item that has been used.

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