Early work of Jackie Manygoats Navajo Sterling Silver and outlets Kingman Turquoise Triangle Hoop Earrings

outlets Size: 1 7/8”x 1/2”
Weight: 8 grams
Hallmarked: JM conjoined
Marked: Sterling
Stone: Kingman Turquoise (possibly stabilized)

Navajo Sterling Silver and Kingman Turquoise triangle hoop earrings. Stones are set in handmade bezel. Earrings also feature geometrical overlay design. It must be difficult to create overlay design on such small pieces. The overlay style is made of two or more metals that are overlaid, one on top of another. The dept of each layer creates dimension in the design. Artist also textured the bottom layer and oxidized it to provide contrast within the design.

About the artist:
Jackie Manygoats is a Navajo silversmith active since 1970s. Jackie smith for Max Sandoval.

About Kingman Turquoise
The Kingman turquoise mine is operating by the Colbaugh family in Arizona. This Mine is one of the oldest and highest producing Turquoise Mines in America. Kingman mine was originally found by prehistoric Indians as far back as 600 AD. Tools such as stone hammers were found in the ancient trenches. This Mine is located in the Acerbate Mountains 14 miles northwest of Kingman, Arizona, and been commercially mined since the late 1880's. Birdseye Turquoise is a turquoise that is somewhat similar to spiderweb turquoise because it made of an combination of many small nuggets but instead of a dark matrix, Birdseye Turquoise is light blue turquoise with a darker blue turquoise matrix.

All my jewelry goes out with polishing cloth and in beautiful gift box shown on pictures.
PLEASE NOTE: The item is being sold as found to preserve natural patina so the new owner can clean it to their personal taste (unless it was polished by the previous owner). I will clean the jewelry, however, per your request. Please send me a message