Vintage Native American Style Necklace Sterling Silver 925 Garnet Quartz Heishi
Vintage Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace w/Sterling Silver 925 Garnet Quartz Heishi Shell + More. Please be sure to check out the video. This artisan made piece is beautiful! It came from one of my consignors who is a world traveler. There are not enough words to describe this hand made piece.
I tested the pendant, clasp and 3 pendants/beads with garnets and they all tested positive for silver using the 18K acid test. The other silver tone bigger beads are a mystery metal. I see some quartz, garnets, Heishi shell beads, a center abalone (mother of pearl) round bead some gray & pink beads along with some cranberry colored tubular beads and I have no idea what they are made of. There are 7 layers of interesting stones and shells to look at. This definitely a WOW piece to add to your collection or gift as a gift - seriously.
Please check out all of the images as they are a major part of the description. Images may show wear/condition, details, maker mark and/or branding, approximate measurements and other details that will help you determine the condition and if this is what you were looking for.
Please look at all of the images to form your own opinion as to the condition of the item listed as my personal opinion may differ from yours. To me, this item is in great preowned/vintage condition, meaning lovingly worn, well taken care of. For weight, size, diamond testing and metal purity, I rely on the results of my Fusion scale, Diamond Selector II, Presidium 2 Gem Tester, Husky Caliper, Strong Magnet, Puri Test Acid tests and KEE electronic tester. Silver testing is done using the 18K acid test method.On occasion, some items marked and tested gold & silver may have a light magnetic draw around areas where other metal may be used to make the jewelry such as a clasp, underlying chains/ wire metals, soldered areas, etc. Any jewelry marked silver or gold with a strong magnetic draw are thrown into my junk jewelry craft lots, even if they have a maker mark, as I do not bother acid testing them at all. Prior to wearing, please get the item checked out, serviced or repaired by a professional as I cannot be held responsible for how any item, clasp, stones, gems, chain, string, findings, etc.
I have no idea if jewelry was repaired or altered from its original condition unless it is obvious to me, and if so, I will mention it. Please feel free to ask me any questions. Thanks so much for looking! As mentioned above, please have items checked out prior to wear as I have no warranties. Vintage or preowned jewelry typically shows wear constant with its age. This may include things to expect such as light scratches, tarnish, in need of cleaning or polishing, etc. As it most likely has been worn and loved. That is why we love it so much. Most of the time, I try not to disturb any vintage/preowned jewelry by cleaning and/or polishing it in order to keep it in its original patina leaving it to your discretion. I do not want to take a chance ruining something. Depending on your own taste, you can either clean or polish it or keep it in its original state.In most cases, I do not know the history of the jewelry nor where it has traveled or been stored. Most importantly, I have no idea if it has been around pets, smoke, air fresheners or any sort of allergen or if it smells. (I do not smell jewelry). Some images may have been magnified to show you details. I often use a coin as a prop to help you gauge the size.
The coin and any prop, mannequin or measuring/weighing tool are not part of this listing - only the item mentioned in the title is for sale. Unless mentioned in the written description, the colors on my screen are the colors of the piece as I see it.