Material: Sterling Silver, Gaspeite
Dimensions: 30" long. Main horseshoe pendant is 3-3/4" x 3-5/8".
Weight (in grams): Necklace is 218.2.
Hallmark/Signature: KA
This piece is a stunning example of classic Navajo jewelry. This piece is handmade out of sterling silver and genuine stones. The stones are all new stones recently replaced by Navajo silversmith, Erick Begay.
Gaspeite is a natural stone that is a vibrant green color, sometimes almost fluorescent. It was first found in the Gaspe Peninsula in Canada (hence its name). It is recent discovery, 1966. This stone very rare as there are only a few places that it is found. Most gaspeite comes from Australia.
