Jewelry Collections: Fine, Designer, & Antique
Fri, May 3, 2024 07:00PM EDT
Lot 16
Navajo Melvin Francis Sterling Earrings + Lapis Bead Necklace
Estimate: $300 - $400
Unsold
$150
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| $5,000 | $250 |
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| $20,000 | $1,000 |
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A pair of handmade Navajo earrings by Melvin Francis featuring Lapis lazuli, coral, and malachite gemstones framed with silver stamp work accompanied by a lapis lazuli bead necklace.
Necklace Details:
Gemstone Attributes: Lapis Lazuli beads approximately 10-10.5mm.
Clasp Type: Barrel screw clasp
Weight: 131.8 grams.
Measurements: 32" long.
Markings: Unmarked.
Earring Details:
Gemstone Attributes: Lapis lazuli, Coral and malachte
Setting Type: Bezel set
Clasp Type: Post earrings.
Metal: Sterling silver.
Weight: 17.6 grams.
Measurements: 3" long x 1" wide at the widest point.
Markings: Sterling, Francis.
Condition
One of the malachite stones is cracked inside the setting, mild bending to the posts on the earrings. Overall good condition.
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