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Swinging bail has 5/16 inch opening that enables you to wear this pendant with small beads, collar, cable or chain.
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John Nelson, Navajo | |||||||
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About John NelsonBorn in Winslow, Arizona, John Nelson is a renowned Navajo master silversmith who has been creating silver and turquoise jewelry since the 1970s. He learned the art of silversmithing from a friend while attending Albuquerque Indian School. He is known for his exceptional craftsmanship and love for working with turquoise. Many of his pieces feature turquoise from the Morenci and Dry Creek mines. |
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. |
About Morenci TurquoiseMorenci turquoise is from the Morenci Copper Mine in southeastern Arizona, the largest copper mine in the United States. The most valued stones range from light blue to bright blue. Some stones have an irregular matrix of quartz and pyrite (fool's gold), which resembles silver when polished. Other stones have a brown matrix called "Morenci red matrix". Because of its scarcity and beautiful colors Morenci Turquoise is highly prized. |
