DESCRIPTION: Offered here is a vintage turquoise necklace set by Freida and Sylvester Santiago. This incredible set features shadowbox style "pendants" with petit point and snake-eye turquoise cabochons in each. The settings sit on a darkened silver background and are accented with silver dots. The matching earrings are a nice clip on pair. These items are sterling silver and would look great on anyone!
MAKER: Hallmarked with Z and a ear of corn.
Freida N. Santiago (1913-1989; Hopi). Active c.1930-to mid-1960s.
Sylvester E. Santiago (1911-1993; Zuni). Active 1930s-1980s?
APPROX AGE: Vintage.
SIZE: The necklace measures 15-1/2 inches around the neck, and the "pendants" vary slightly in size, with the largest measuring 1-1/4 inch wide (left to right) x 5/8 inch tall (top to bottom). The earrings measure 1-1/8 inch long x 1/2 inch wide at the widest part. The total weight for these items is 33.9 grams.
CONDITION: Good for their age, normal wear expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.