Necklace, Princess, Turquoise, Hallmark, Vintage ‘60s, 3673

PRETTY LIKE A PRINCESS

This vintage Zuni necklace, crafted by Ruby Gchachu, is a total vibe. Girls are wearing bold pieces like this, stacked and layered, and as stand-alone pieces. This dainty sterling silver paperclip chain necklace features three linked turquoise panels of needlepoint stones, which lie neatly at the collar. Each panel is detailed with sterling silver drop and twist wire accents. Dangling paddles on the center panel give the piece fun movement. Wear this little pop of color by itself or layer it with other beads!

Ruby Gchachu (Zuni). Needlepoint jewelry since the early 1950s; some cluster work. Sister of Lucy Gchachu. Mother of Smokey Gchachu.

Marks: RUBY G. (script, with an engraver); R. Gchachu (etched script)

• artist: Ruby Gchachu
• affiliation: Zuni
• hallmarks: (engraver's pen) R. Gchachu Zuni
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise
  
• dimensions: 17" long, center is 2 1/4" x 1 3/4", sides are 1 1/8" x 3/4"
  
• weight: 30.5 grams
• hook & eye
• nice vintage condition
  
• stones are secure in their settings
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina
  
• style: JN3673