Willie Shaw WS Navajo silver and spiderweb turquoise Brooch
$115.00
Quite impressive in size and richly decorated with stampwork this vintage sterling silver and turquoise brooch is signed by Navajo silversmith Willie Shaw. I was always attracted to the magical blues and greens of turquoise and I find the so-called "spiderweb" stones irresistible. This particular one, with its big area of all-black, makes the juxtaposition of the two colors even more dramatic...
Size / Weight: 3 1/2" long; width between 1 1/4" and 5/8"; 23.7 grams
Hallmarks / Date: maker's initials "WS" as shown as well as "STERLING"; 1970s, I think
Condition: excellent vintage with impressive size, a gorgeous stone, nicely embellished, with good patina and no damage or repairs noted
Inv# 15180