Ingot CROSS PENDANT Navajo CALVIN MARTINEZ w/GEM TURQUOISE & Sterling Silver

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Ingot CROSS PENDANT Navajo CALVIN MARTINEZ w/GEM TURQUOISE & Sterling Silver :
$280.00

signedNavajo Calvin Martinez

Gem Turquoise and Ingot Sterling Silver

Stamped Cross Pendant

Dimensions

2.65\" X 1.7\"

21.9 grams = .70 Troy Ounces

Description

This is an amazing Ingot Silver and Gem Turquoise was created by noted Navajo silversmith Calvin Martinez in the traditional style. It is signed with the \"C.Mtz Sterling\" hallmark inside of an arrowhead on the back of the Cross. You will notice the subtle tone ofthis little masterpiece compared to the shiny and smoother character of Sterling Silver jewelry that are made from prefabricated sheets of jewelers Sterling. According to Barton Wright in \"Hallmarks of the Southwest\" (page 232),Calvin was born in 1960 and has been active since the the 1980\'s. Many of hispiecesare sold throughseveral of the very best galleries. He has been awarded many top awards.

Your researchmay revealthat Calvin Martinez Ingot Silverjewelry is somewhat limited in supply in the marketplace. You may also find that this is being offered at a most reasonable price in comparison. The process of makingIngot Hand Wrought Silver Jewelry is time consuming, requires a lot of physical strength, and a high level of skill. I do some trading in Navajo rugs andcompare this to the difference between a traditional weaving made of natural wool that isdyed and processed by hand using natural dyes. More contemporary Navajo rugs are woven from storebought wool. It is not the same in process, quality, or value!

The Turquoise is of Gem Quality, I hope you use the magnifier function and take a good look at the luster, color, and matrix. The Cross is in very good to excellent condition. Because of the beauty of hand rolled and wrought Ingot Silver, it has the feel and look of an antique phase one or phase two coin silver concho belt. It has a natural and subtle color that is very subtle and charming. Remarkable!

If you have an interest, here is a link toa YouTube video that demonstrate the various steps in working with and creating Ingot Silver Jewelry. There are several videos available for you to see if you search the YouTube sidebar.They are not of Calvin Martinez, but will give you an overview of what is involved in making Ingot Jewelry.

As the Navajo say, \"Walk in beauty!\"

I will provide free shipping in the USA with full insurance at no cost to you. I will ship by the next business day.

I look forward to doing business with you,

Thank You!

Reference Books - Thisartist isreferenced if there is a page # shown below

\"AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY I\" - Gregory Schaaf - page

\"AMERICAN INDIAN JEWELRY II: M-Z\" - Gregory Schaaf- page 25

\"HALLMARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST\"- Barton Wright - page 232

\"THE LITTLE BOOK OF SOUTHWESTERN SILVER\" -Billie Hougart - page 225

\"ZUNI JEWELRY\" - Theda and Michael Bassman\"ZUNI THE ART AND THE

PEOPLEVOLUMES 1-3\" - Barbara& Ed Bell- Volume

\"INDIAN SILVERWORK OF THE SOUTHWEST, ILLUSTRATED -VOLUME1\" - pages 72-94

Reference only Cross CM