Month: April 2024

Museum Collector Quality Godber Burnham Turquoise High Grade Nugget Necklace 79g

Huge GODBER BURNHAM Gemstone Natural NUGGET Pendant Benchbead Necklace 22L Navajo Mike Eto Sterling Silver Gem Grade Massive Nugget 78.7grtw; MUSEUM, INVESTMENT AND COLLECTOR QUALITY!!!!! RARE HUGE OVERSIZED BIG AND BOLD FASHION STATEMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! VERY RARE OLD PAWN GODBER BURNHAM PIECE BY NAVAJO ARTIST MIKE ETO; RARE OLD STOCK FROM MY 40+ YEARS OF COLLECTING NATIVE AMERICAN JEWELRLY. YOU WILL BE HARD PRESSED TO FIND A NATURAL BEAUTY SUCH AS THIS PIECE OF HISTORY OFFERED TODAY. THIS NAVAJO STERLING BLUE GODBER BURNHAM NUGGET TURQUOISE [SINCE 1932, AUSTIN NV] PENDANT NECKLACE HAS AN INCREDIBLE BLUE TUQUOISE HIGH DOME STONE WITH DARK BROWN MATRIX. THE TURQUOISE RANGES FROM DARK TO MEDIUM BLUE MOSTLY WITH A FASCINATING SPIDERWEBBING AND ALSO KNOWN FOR VERY DARK OR BLACK MOTTLING AND BLOTCHES SUCH AS THIS EXAMPLE. THIS STONE HAVING TAKEN MILLIONS OF YEARS TO FORM IN THE EARTH JUST UNDER THE RIGHT CONDITIONS SEEMINGLY WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE MINE, POLISHED, AND SET BY THE ARTIST IN A FREEFORM STERLING SILVER NUGGET PENDANT SPECIFICALLY MADE TO SHOWCASE THIS RARE LUSCIOUS NATURAL GODBUR BURNHAM TUQUOISE OF SUBSTANTIAL SIZE ; IMAGINE TO FIND THIS TREASURE SIMPLY TAKEN FROM THE EARTH; POLISHED AND SET IN THIS INCREDIBLE FREE FORM STERLING SILVER PENDANT. HIGH GRADE NATURAL GEMSTONE NOT ENHANCED; STERLING SILVER ROUND AND MELON BENCHBEADS ARE STRUNG ON SILVER WIRE WITH TRADITIONAL HOOK AND EYE CLOSURE. This gorgeous STERLING SILVER Bench bead and melon necklace measures 22L with the traditional hook and eye closure. The necklace consists of TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF HANDMADE BENCHBEADS which make up this very rare treasure from the past; there are Ten long melon beads which measure c. 1 1/8″L x c 1/4″ dia; and there are fourty-four. 25 diameter round beads. The huge one of a kind STERLING NUGGET PENDANT measures 3.5″H x 2 1/8″W at the widest points. The massive natural high grade to gem grade blue turquoise “NUGGET STONE” with DARK BROWN matrix is tightly set in a micro-sawtooth bezel and measures a substantial size of c 2.5″L x 1 3/8″W x. The Nugget Designed Sterling Silver Pendant was executed to follow the shape of the stone showcasing the rare Godber Burnham Natural Nugget. Original Patina to the Silver. The pendant is signed Mike Eto on the obverse. The necklace weighs 102.4 grtw. THIS IS A QUALITY INVESTMENT COLLECTOR PIECE WHICH RARELY SURFACES EXCEPT THROUGH OLD STOCK OR PERSONAL COLLECTIONS SUCH AS MINE. IT IS ALSO SHOWN ON MY SITE’S LOGO. BE ONE OF THE LUCKY EAGLE EYED COLLECTORS TO GRAB A PIECE OF HISTORY. BROWSE MY SHOP FOR MORE “UNCOMMON TREASURES”. GET YOUR “HOLIDAY” AND “SPECIAL OCCASION” GIFTS EARLY WHILE THERE IS A GOOD SELECTION OF TREASURES FOR YOURSELF OR LOVED ONES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BE SURE TO ADD “HEIRLOOMHUNTER101″ TO YOUR FAVORITES FOR QUICK RETURN AS NEW ITEMS ARE ADDED DAILY. ALSO SEE VARIED OTHER ITEMS “INDIANQUEEN” ETSY. SEE PICTURES FOR DETAILS ON THE STONES AND STERLING WORKMANSHIP. PICTURES ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. HEIRLOOMHUNTER101 PUTS GREAT EFFORT IN DISCOVERING AND LISTING “UNCOMMON TREASURES” FROM ANCIENT TIMES TO THE PRESENT AT AFFORDABLE PRICES. PLEASE TAKE A LOOK AT OUR OTHER ITEMS, INCLUDING NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN TURQUOISE AND STERLING SILVER JEWELRY; TRADE DOLLS, ANCIENT VESSELS, VICTORIAN ERA HEIRLOOMS; PAPERWEIGHTS; PERIOD GLASS; AND OTHER “OUT OF THE ORDINARY” OFFERINGS. INDIANQUEEN VALUES AND APPRECIATES ITS CUSTOMERS. THESE ARE STATEMENT PIECES; WORTHY OF THE RED CARPET. YOU WON’T FIND ANOTHER NECKLACE SET LIKE THIS ONE IN THE OPEN MARKET AT THIS FAIR ASKING PRICE. Over the years I have only collected Native American Jewelry based on the value, grade, and rarity of the stone or stones, preferring jewelry with unique character, along with great craftsmanship. In other words, jewelry that is not only beautiful, but a great investment. As collectors of old pawn natural turquoise jewelry are discovering, it is becoming more difficult to acquire jewelry of this size and natural caliber. Most of the turquoise mines are now depleted and closed and less and less fine quality old pawn turquoise jewelry is coming to the open market; except through old stock and personal collections. Jewelry well cared for in absolutely wonderful vintage condition with no issues; original patina and oxidation to silver due to age and use. Pictures are part of the description.