Necklace, Squash Blossom, Lapis, Artisan, Hallmark, Contemporary, 1447

BREATHTAKING BLUE LAPIS IN A STATEMENT SQUASH.

This gorgeous contemporary creation by beloved Navajo jewelry artisan Freddie Maloney is a traditional double-strand of desert pearls adorned with a remarkable 14 blossoms, each boasting a beautiful cabochon of lapis lazuli accented with sterling silver drops. It’s finished with a statement-sized naja comprised of a baker’s dozen lapis stones in a classic crescent. Such a beautiful piece and a great way to add a little variety to your collection. Freddie Maloney’s work is widely revered and highly sought after.

Freddie Maloney ( Navajo). Traditional; stamp work; coral. 

Marks: F M; MALONEY; F inside of upright horseshoe

• artist: Fred Maloney
• affiliation: Navajo
• hallmark: F (inside of a horseshoe), Sterling
• materials: sterling silver, lapis
• dimensions: 31"
• naja: 3 3/4" x 3"
• hook & eye
• weight: 176 grams
• contemporary
  
• style: JN1447