ALICE QUAM-Zuni-SIX Piece SET---- Sterling Silver and SELECT Turquoise

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ALICE QUAM-Zuni-SIX Piece SET---- Sterling Silver and SELECT Turquoise :
$7875.00

Museum Quality Collector's Set --- Alice Quam(Zuni)(A.Q.) High Grade Quality Turquoise !!
Large Pendant/Pin with Sterling Silver Uniform Silver Beads. Total weight = 4.8 oz.Sterling Silver round beads -- Approx. diameter = 1/2". Necklace length = 22 inches.Pendant/Pin --- large, round, diameter = 3-3/4". Signed --- A.Q. Silver beads -- unsigned.Center cluster of stone settings -- round with 1-3/4" diameter. 11 stone settings with 1 round.Outer ring of stone settings(uniform) number = 24.-- 5/8" X 3/8". Detailed silverwork !!Turquoise stone settings appear to be Lone Mountain.
Cluster design Cuff Bracelet ------ Sterling Silver and Turquoise stone settings.Weight = 2.9 oz. Bracelet is "Balanced" ---- stands alone.Outside circumference = 6-3/4". Inside circum. = 5-1/2". Wrist opening = 1-1/8".Some flexibility to the wrist opening. Hallmark under center rib of bracelet(see photo).Top cluster of stone settings = 2-1/2" X 2-1/4".(Top of bracelet).Center cluster of top = 1-1/2" X 1". 15 Stone settings. Outer ring of stone settings = # 24.Two(2) side panels = 1-1/2" X 1". 13 stone settings in each!Turquoise stone settings appear to be Sleeping Beauty.
Rings--Two(2) -- Cluster design. Each weighs === 0.6 oz. Sterling Silver and Turquoise.Lengths(equal)= 1-3/4". Widths = 1-3/8". Each signed ---- A.Q.Center stone settings --- 1" length ----- 3/8" width. Circle of stone setting = #16 each.Sizes of rings ==== 10 and 8-1/2. Both easily sizeable.Turquoise stone settings appear to be Lone Mountain.
Earrings -- 2 -- Pair. Cluster design with two segments. Weight = 0.5 oz. each.Sterling silver and turquoise. Signed --- A.Q. on each lower segment.Upper segment -- round -- 7/8" diameter. 13 stone settings each earring.Lower segment -1-1/8" X 7/8". 14 stone settings each.Five(5) dangles on each -- 1-1/8" length with 1 stone setting.Turquoise stone settings appear to be Sleeping Beauty.
Maker -- Alice Quam --- Zuni Silversmith and Jeweler (1929--2003).Considered one of the "True Masters" of the Zuni crafts. Active for 5 decadesand noted for special Cluster work with turquoise and coral.Daughter of Doris & Warren Ondelacy -- and Mother of Lorraine Waatsa.Multiple Awards Winner !! Multiple publications and in multiple museums.
*** This set was compiled by the Owner/Collector over a time period.Doubt this set can be compiled again !!