Description: Offered Is an elegant contemporary dimensional Sterling Silver, Turquoise, and Lapis Lazuli, Coral Inlaid Pendant on a Silver Chain Necklace by two Native American Artisans: Ray Tracey (Navajo) and Knifewing Segura (Chiricahua Apache). Together these two amazing world renowned jewelry artisans have created some of the most beautiful, tasteful, and elegant contemporary Native American pieces. This lovely sterling silver pendant is set with the jewels of the earth in a precise and colorful mosaic inlay pattern of Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, and coral or red Jasper. This hand wrought sterling silver 23 inches long NECKLACE is Artisan perfection and is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! The pendant is ONE inch wide and high and a half inch in depth. The dimensionality of the piece is enhanced with round silver beads and 6 smaller cubes that are each a half inch in size. It is very beautiful with wonderful precise craftsmanship, and is in good vintage condition. It will arrive in a gift box. It is signed on the back: Sterling with the image of a capital letter K and a wing, signifying the mark of KNIFEWING. ABOUT THE ARTISTS: Ray TraceyRay Tracey is one of the most respected contemporary Native American jewelry creators. He world renown for his unmistakable inlay work with vibrant stones set into sterling silver. His work is legendary in the Native American art world. Ray is not only a legend in the jewelry world, he is also an a master silversmith and an artist who has had a life-long love of jewelry. Knifewing SeguraKnifewing Segura is a Chiricahua Apache whose wife was Zuni. He worked out of Gallup, New Mexico, near Zuni lands and his designs reflect Zuni influences of precise and colorful stone inlay. Ray Tracey & Knifewing Segura were a Navajo-Apache team in Native American Silverwork. This sterling silver inlay necklace is the result of their rare inter-tribal collaboration, as for a short period of time, Knifewing Segura was a partner and design collaborator with Ray Tracey, both well-known and award winning jewelry designers and silversmiths. This very interesting duo worked well together, creating a fantastic example of beautiful Native American art with simple natural beauty, and exquisite stone inlay implementing craftsmanship in high-quality sterling silver. This vintage necklace is a signed piece by Ray Tracey and Knifewing Segura. This is a rare and really great Native American necklace from two top jewelry makers of the late 20th century. Overall condition is good used Estate Condition with some small light dings and some fine really light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. I have not polished it and will leave that choice and discretion to the new owner. This one is a true find! MULTIPLE PURCHASES: Multiple purchases may receive a discount on shipping and handling. I will happily combine multiple purchases in one package if possible to lower your postage, and will send you one invoice reflecting the combined shipping and packaging for all your purchases. Payment is accepted via eBay. Please contact me directly first if you have any concerns. SHIPPING: All items are shipped via the USPS unless other arrangements are made in advance. I pack very carefully to ensure each item reaches you safely. I do not ship to unconfirmed addresses. I do not ship to unverified accounts, nor to certain countries. USPS tracking is available. Items are shipped once full payment has cleared, usually within 24 to 48 hours. Thank you for viewing and please check back often as many more listings are being added.
Price: 1325 USD
Location: Altadena, California
End Time: 2025-01-15T02:49:01.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Sterling
Pendant Shape: Square
Type: Necklace
Color: Blue
Style: Pendant, hand wrought
Material: sterling
Main Stone Color: Blue
Metal: Silver
Secondary Stone: Turquoise, Lapis Lazuli, Coral or Red Jasper
Necklace Length: 23 in
Main Stone: Turquoise
