Necklace - 10 Strand Kingman Turquoise by Lester Abeyta (Kewa Pueblo) SOLD

This ten strand necklace by Lester Abeyta is made of stabilized turquoise from the Kingman Mine with small heishi beads at the ends. Each bead is hand sliced, clipped, drilled, ground and polished. The ten strands of beads are then finished with sterling silver cones and an extender for adjusting the length of the necklace. This luxurious necklace looks great with jeans and spectacular with a black dress!

Lester Abeyta is known for his traditional stone and shell jewelry that reflects ancient techniques and styles, yet is fashionable in today’s contemporary world.  He learned from his parents, Richard and Delia Abeyta, using the traditional pump drill, and sandstone for rolling and polishing with beeswax, tallow and deer hide. Today he uses electric tools, working at his workshop in his home along side his father and his sister Sharon.

Length 22" plus 3" sterling silver extender