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Description

These signed John Chavez Navajo earrings each center an oval turquoise cabochon in a smooth bezel, ringed by a twisted silver rope and set on a gently domed oval plate. Deep radiating stamps fan out on either side of the stone like a pair of wings, and their darkened recesses stand out sharply against the bright polished rim. The hand stampwork, twisted wire, and close bezel are classic Navajo silversmithing, and the two earrings are stamped and set as a true matched pair.

The turquoise is a soft robin's egg blue with fine golden-brown matrix lines, and one stone also shows a small tan patch of host rock near its edge. That gentle blue sits beautifully against the oxidized stampwork and the bright silver rope.

John Chavez is a Navajo silversmith who marks his work JJ. A pair of his JJ-marked, bezel-set turquoise earrings from the David Farin Collection has been offered at auction by Lion and Unicorn, and other JJ-marked examples include rings set with turquoise and coral and a pendant inlaid with pink mother-of-pearl.

Each earring is stamped JJ .925 on the back, and the butterfly clutches are marked 925.

Measurements & Specifications

  • Weight: 3 grams
  • Material: Sterling Silver 925, Turquoise
  • Main Stone: Turquoise
  • Stone Color: Robin's Egg Blue
  • Stone Characteristics: Soft robin's egg blue with fine golden-brown matrix lines
  • Stone Shape: Oval Cabochon
  • Number of Gemstones: 2
  • Setting Type: Bezel
  • Stone Measurements: 0.29 in L x 0.22 in W (7.4 mm x 5.6 mm)
  • Stone Depth: 0.18 in (4.6 mm)
  • Earring Measurements: 0.48 in L x 0.43 in W (12.2 mm x 10.9 mm)
  • Earring Style: Stud
  • Ear Fastening: Post
  • Ear Nut Type: Butterfly Clutch
  • Design: Oval turquoise with twisted wire frame and radiating stamped wings
  • Technique: Smooth bezel setting, twisted wire, hand stamping, oxidized accents
  • Artist: John Chavez
  • Signed/Unsigned: Signed
  • Hallmarked: Yes (JJ .925; 925 on clutches)
  • Culture: Native American
  • Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
  • Country of Origin: United States
  • Era: Late 20th Century
  • Style: Native American Southwestern

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