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The listing, Vintage, Indian Turquoise Necklace has ended.

Bought at a roadside stand on the Hopi Indian Reservation (Arizona) in 1980 or 81. A Very nice turquoise in a handcrafted setting on 14 inch long beaded wire.
There are NO identifing marks but the metal looks like sterling silver, the small beads are shells and the larger beads are metal. We were told it is all authentic when we bought it and the metal has tarnished, but I cannot prove it, so I have to ask you to consider it to be 'costume jewelry'. I do not think it was ever worn and I see no flaws! Thanks 4 Lookin

Questions & Comments

So kind to offer it! MY PC which is not being PC is jumping to beat the band and typing is rather terrible.

Meant to say so NICE of you to offer it. Thanks so much!Ny

Apr 15th, 2011 at 7:34:29 PM PDT by

According to my schooling memory Columbus thought He had arrived in India & so called the people he saw Indians. I am not a PC kind of person but I have experienced the twang of pain from an inconsiderate word or phrase, so I really do try to weigh my words. Appreciate the input, thanks for your support, LOVE your kitty & fanned you!!

Apr 16th, 2011 at 8:07:10 AM PDT by

This looks authentic to me.Cheaply plated silver won't tarnish.Very nice

Apr 16th, 2011 at 6:51:35 AM PDT by

Thanks, fannedU

Apr 16th, 2011 at 7:41:53 AM PDT by

Very pretty. Sorry I have to say it tho... Native American** not Indian! I'm a good chunk of Native American, I try to remind everyone that its called that! Lol not trying to be rude or anything :p I'll be watching, I love jewelry from the reservations!

Apr 14th, 2011 at 7:16:39 PM PDT by

Apr 16th, 2011 at 8:09:59 AM PDT by

Oh-oh, that is the PC way, isn't it. I did double check my Rand McNally Road Atlas before I listed it and that is the exact name listed on the map where we bought it. I will try to defer in the future. My great-grandmother was full blooded from British Columbia, so that must make me 1/8 Native Canadian, but I was born in Seattle?? I think am way tooo old to try to figure all that out. good bidding & fanned U!!

Apr 15th, 2011 at 10:04:09 AM PDT by

Done & thanks!

Apr 15th, 2011 at 11:02:33 AM PDT by

Watching,fanned ya..

Apr 15th, 2011 at 2:28:17 PM PDT by

fanned U 2, thanks!

Apr 17th, 2011 at 3:31:35 AM PDT by

PC. I believe Native MAmericans were first called Indians by Christopher Columbus, and they still say Indian Reservation and Indian Casinoes, . The pc is not in what you call someone, but in how you treat them & I am sick of PC for names, but not in the treatment which is abhorrent in this country. It was rude t think all the hypenating with American may not really change society as some good action by people. It is a pacifier for complacency when the real issues are not addressed. jmho. but PC seems to be a tranquilizer using words insead of action. Ide too with this nice woman offering a beautiful necklace with free shipping. It was not necessary.

Debb, this is beautiful and Thank You for being sn to offer it.

Apr 15th, 2011 at 7:26:09 PM PDT by

=o}

Apr 17th, 2011 at 10:18:48 AM PDT by

Nice Item!!!! I fanned u, fan me back please :)

Apr 15th, 2011 at 11:39:27 PM PDT by

oooops, it sent it 2x, It does that to me 2. fanned U

Apr 16th, 2011 at 7:43:42 AM PDT by

Nice Item!!!! I fanned u, fan me back please :)

Apr 15th, 2011 at 11:44:14 PM PDT by

thanks~!

Apr 16th, 2011 at 7:42:32 AM PDT by

lord woman, you always have the best stuff!
& for the record, you said the earrings i won from you were sterling silver & they ARE sterling silver. you know what you're talking about.

Apr 14th, 2011 at 1:25:25 PM PDT by

Thanks, I try to only offer nice things, honestly. It would not be any fun otherwise=)

Apr 15th, 2011 at 8:09:19 AM PDT by

fourleaf is wrong. Some of the old jewelry does have the makers mark or the clan mark, such as the bear clan. It is not necessarily marked. I know, I am Indian.

Apr 16th, 2011 at 2:27:59 PM PDT by

UR right, I have ring with a bear & sterling stamped on it. fanned U.

Apr 17th, 2011 at 3:37:26 AM PDT by

nice

Apr 16th, 2011 at 11:10:55 PM PDT by

Thanks & welcome to Listia, fanned you!

Apr 17th, 2011 at 3:39:23 AM PDT by

I bought some very pretty indian jewelry in the 1980's on the road side on a
reservation, the stones are very pretty,but the chains did tarnish in time! but they
are still very pretty! didn't have any markings on them! But if you like it bid on it!
spirit3

Apr 17th, 2011 at 2:58:14 PM PDT by

exactly!! Thanks & fanned U

Apr 18th, 2011 at 7:28:13 AM PDT by

I believe the native people in canada are called first nation, so that would make you 1/8th first nation? LOL. Just joshing with you. Love the necklace, thanks for putting it on listia.

Apr 17th, 2011 at 4:13:45 PM PDT by

=o} fanned U

Apr 18th, 2011 at 7:29:14 AM PDT by

to the person that says if it isn't marked .925 then it isn't real he is nuts,you figure if I make a piece that is hand crafted and formed around the shape of the material I might not want to mar the beauty of the piece with a marking of any kind.It is a great piece and if

Apr 17th, 2011 at 7:07:25 PM PDT by

thanks

Apr 18th, 2011 at 8:19:30 AM PDT by

you don't like it DON'T BID

Apr 17th, 2011 at 7:07:59 PM PDT by

Well said, I agee & fanned you!

Apr 18th, 2011 at 7:30:59 AM PDT by

My cousin has made beautiful sterling silver jewelry for the last 20 years. It may not say .925,or sterling, but you can tell by good craftsmanship if it's real or not.

Apr 18th, 2011 at 8:31:50 AM PDT by

I am part Seminole and LOVE this necklace! My great grandfather was 100%. I fanned you. Fan me back!

Apr 13th, 2011 at 9:09:19 AM PDT by

Thanks I reaaly appreciate it & fanned you!

Apr 13th, 2011 at 9:28:20 AM PDT by

Great Auction:)

Apr 12th, 2011 at 2:19:47 AM PDT by

Thank you!!

Apr 12th, 2011 at 7:26:22 AM PDT by

Beautiful,,,,fanned you ,,please fan back

Apr 12th, 2011 at 3:05:01 AM PDT by

Apr 12th, 2011 at 11:58:56 AM PDT by

Thanks & fanned U2

Apr 12th, 2011 at 7:26:52 AM PDT by

i love this. i fanned u. will u fan me back? will u take a look at my stuff? i have at least 2 auctions with old jewelry u might like. i have alot of other things and only more to come.

Apr 12th, 2011 at 2:57:55 PM PDT by

Will do & fanned U2

Apr 12th, 2011 at 5:35:24 PM PDT by

If it was real indian jewelry ,it would have the indian designers initials or hand signedon back! and being that old it would be stamped sterling in stead of 925

Apr 12th, 2011 at 8:48:20 PM PDT by

I sent you a over long reply, but I put it in the wrong place...you can go back there if you want to see it.

Apr 13th, 2011 at 7:37:06 AM PDT by

I have to take exception to that. I KNOW we bought it on the Reservation from an Indian couple (I was there). I cannot believe they got it from China to set next to a dusty highway in 100 degree heat to make a few bucks from me?? Can anyone call themselves a jewelry maker and start stamping it 'sterling' or is there some required qualification some may not have?? I do not think that all authentic, handcrafted jewelry has always been marked, when I was really into turquoise I saw too much that was not. The weight, look, feel and even the smell makes me want to think it's silver. Is there a lesser grade of silver that is not 'sterling'? The stone is cool to the touch and irregularly veined in a way I have not seen faked. I do not claim to be an expert on the subject, but I also do not think this is an area of 'absolutes', or are you actually an expert on this subject?? If so I defer to you.
Okay, okay....deep breath & end of tirade..=o} I do want to say that I think it 'looks' real to the non-expert so it would be a nice piece of jewelry for someone who like turquoise.

Apr 13th, 2011 at 7:19:54 AM PDT by

Deb, I don't blame you for getting upset, you are giving this away, (well not considering points) good grief, if they don't like it, why bid? gee whiz, some people!! I thi8nk it is gorgeous.

Apr 13th, 2011 at 7:39:10 AM PDT by

I had not had enough coffee yet, I usually don't let myself get irritated & react. Thank you, I do appreciate it and You are right, If they don't like it why did they bid??

Apr 13th, 2011 at 7:55:50 AM PDT by

Sterling silver does tarnish. I think it's looks real - silver & turquoise. I am not an expert - but I am a jewelry maker! lol Anyways, this necklace is beautiful. I am 1/4 Cherokee and my absolute favorite gemstone is turquoise. Fanned you & watching! Good luck! =)

Apr 13th, 2011 at 8:43:39 AM PDT by

As a jewelry maker, who decides and/or can stamp the metal grades on jewelry? I had not thought about it until this came up. Thanks & fanned U2.

Apr 13th, 2011 at 9:32:52 AM PDT by

Very pretty. Fanned and watching.

Apr 11th, 2011 at 11:53:03 AM PDT by

Thanks, fanned U2

Apr 11th, 2011 at 12:22:41 PM PDT by

I know that in order to stamp silver .925 it has to be .925 parts sterling silver. =)

Apr 13th, 2011 at 9:37:08 AM PDT by

I understand the.925. My question is what does a jewelry crafter have to do to be authorized to actually stamp it on the jewelry? Who determines it is .925 or how? Are there '.925' or '14k' regulators? Now all this has come up I want learn more.

Apr 13th, 2011 at 1:01:23 PM PDT by

pretty

Apr 13th, 2011 at 2:14:45 PM PDT by

Thanks, I see you're new so welcome & I fanned you. Please fan me back, we get credits & badges for activity.

Apr 13th, 2011 at 2:43:27 PM PDT by

I don't think many were signed and marked silver. That would be commercial and mostly Mexican tourquoise necklaces which were expensive too. I have a ring signed and signed are worth lots of money as not that many signed.

I like your spunk! Many on here offered and yet to see one signed or have sterling silver marked on it. :)

Apr 13th, 2011 at 6:54:21 PM PDT by

Thank you, you confirmed what I have experienced!! I appreciate your encouragement & fanned you...thanks again!!

Apr 13th, 2011 at 7:27:47 PM PDT by

Vintage, Indian Turquoise Necklace is in the Antiques category