Navajo old-style patina pendant with No. 8 Mine turquoise, by the late Gilbert Tom (shown with optional 4mm, 24-in. bead chain). #2097

Gilbert Tom was one of our favorite, go-to artisans for a very, very long time.  We used to hand-draw a pic of something unusual; hand him the sketch, along with some choice cabochons, and in fairly short order he would produce something magnificent.  This beauty is fashioned in a traditional manner, and rubbed into the old-style satiny patina.  It sports dazzling No. 8 Mine turquoise.  Not counting the bale, it is 2.25-inches long and 1 and 5/8th's-inches across at the widest point.  It weighs 28-grams, of .99-ounces.  Hallmarked "Gilbert Tom" in cursive.  No chain is included, but the pictured 4mm, 24-inch burnished Sterling bead chain (aka Navajo 'pearls') is offered as an option for an additional $111., making the total for the two $480.  Call or text prior to purchasing to exercise this option and we'll change the price to reflect the addition.  Complimentary USPS tracked Priority shipping within the U.S.