RIVERAS BISBEE TURQUOISE NECKLACE AND EARRINGS
browse these categories for related items...
Directory: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Designer Signed: Pre 1960: Item # 811638
Directory: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Designer Signed: Pre 1960: Item # 811638
$1950
This is a magnificent sterling and Bisbee turquoise necklace and earrings set. The necklace is 17 1/2" end to end and the center dangling arrow shaped piece measures 3" long and 2" at the widest point. Each arrow from the center graduates smaller with the smallest measuring 1 1/4" long and 7/8" wide. The necklace weighs 115 grams. The earrings are screwbacks measuring 2 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide. They weigh 19 grams.Both pieces are in fine original condition. The stones are spectacular and free of chips or cracks. The necklace is signed Sterling Rivera's which may be Art Rivera who was a silversmith in the Patania Thunderbird Shop.The design and execution of the pieces are consistent with the work that came out of this shop. This is a bold and superb set. It is show stopping on.
This is a magnificent sterling and Bisbee turquoise necklace and earrings set. The necklace is 17 1/2" end to end and the center dangling arrow shaped piece measures 3" long and 2" at the widest point. Each arrow from the center graduates smaller with the smallest measuring 1 1/4" long and 7/8" wide. The necklace weighs 115 grams. The earrings are screwbacks measuring 2 1/2" long and 1 1/8" wide. They weigh 19 grams.Both pieces are in fine original condition. The stones are spectacular and free of chips or cracks. The necklace is signed Sterling Rivera's which may be Art Rivera who was a silversmith in the Patania Thunderbird Shop.The design and execution of the pieces are consistent with the work that came out of this shop. This is a bold and superb set. It is show stopping on.
