Bear Claw Stormy Mountain Turquoise Necklace

Product Code: DSN00132

Stone Type: Stormy Mountain Turquoise

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29 Inch

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Huge, show style Bear Claw Stormy Mountain Turquoise Necklace made by John Hartman of Durango. This mens Turquoise necklace is a one of a kind work of Southwestern art. The Stormy Mountain and Bear Claw sterling silver necklace has 17 high quality Stormy Mountain Turquoise stones with a combined weight of over 400 carats. The Bear Claws are awesome, natural, and giant. The silver work in the Nevada Turquoise necklace is extensive. The bottom piece of the necklace took Dillon and John Hartman both to solder! The RARE natural Stormy mountain Turquoise cabochons used in this southwestern jewelry masterpiece were all cut from one Turquoise nugget. This American Turquoise nugget was mined from the Stormy Mountain mine in Nevada in 1969 by Cutler Edgar and cobbed out by John and Estell Hartman who at this time worked with Cutler mining the Stormy Mountain mine. The Hartman’s cut the nugget in 1970 and it has been in the vault ever since. John has been keeping both the claws and Turquoise since 1970, waiting for the right idea to come into his head as to what to do with the wonderful and rare blue Nevada Turquoise. This is probably one of the largest, highest quality bear claw necklaces you will ever see. If this piece had been made by a famous Native American jewelry artist, it would be priceless, and most likely would have won a prize at one of the Native artist only events held in America. Since John is a famous artist, yet of anglo heritage, this opportunity was could not be had by this necklace. This is a good thing for the private collector as it affords the private silver jewelry or Turquoise jewelry collector to have an opportunity to own this stunning show piece. This Mens Turquoise Necklace is a one of a kind piece and a major addition to any Turquoise Jewelry collection. What a wonderful example of Handcrafted Silver Jewelry this silver necklace is. This Stormy Mountain Turquoise and bear claw necklace was artisan handcrafted in Durango, Colorado USA.

The necklace is 29 inches long and weighs 587 grams. Each stone in the clasp is approx. : 22.54mm high X 20.88mm wide. Each stone in each Bear Claw piece is approx. : 30.60mm long X 23.10mm wide. Each Bear Claw is approx. : 2 3/4 inches long.

The center piece of handcrafted silver measures : 4 1/2 inches long X 3 inches wide. The biggest stone measures : 47.05mm long X 33.32mm wide.