Necklace, Squash Blossom, Turquoise, Beautifully Matched Stones, Don Lucas, Vintage ‘21, 3630

A jaw-dropping Don Lucas!

We spend a lot of time shopping southwestern jewelry and it’s not often that something stops us in our tracks, but this beauty by Don “Old Don” Lucas absolutely took our breath away! A Certified Gemologist, Don selects only the finest stones and is known for his bold, vibrant color combinations and expert eye for matching, which is certainly evident in this piece.

This gorgeous squash blossom features a naja highlighted with 14 stunning Sleeping Beauty turquoise cabochons, each resting in smooth silver bezels accented with silver drop details. The double strand of desert pearls is adorned with 30 spacer pendants, each showcasing a perfectly matched Sleeping Beauty turquoise cabochon. These stones are stunningly uniform in color and composition, making this piece almost mesmerizing. A gorgeous contemporary collector’s squash!

Don “Old Don” Lucas (Anglo). Cluster work; coral, various stones; turquoise sets; earrings; bracelets; crosses.

Marks: O D; D. LUCAS ©; Don Lucas © (include or embossed script)

Hallmarked © DON LUCAS 2021 (script, stamped). Don "Old Don" Lucas (Anglo). Active since 1980s. Don Lucas is a renowned Southwestern jewelry designer who has been handcrafting sterling silver pieces since 1974. Taught by Native Americans in Arizona, he later moved to California, where he continues creating distinctive Southwestern and contemporary designs. A Certified Gemologist, Don selects only the finest stones and is known for his bold, vibrant color combinations and expert eye for matching. Each piece is handmade with care and designed to make the wearer feel luxurious. His work has earned recognition in Santa Fe, Los Angeles, and New York.

• artist: Don Lucas
  
• hallmarks: Don Lucas 2021 Sterling
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise
• measurements: naja is 2" x 2 1/8", 22" long, blossoms are 1" x 3/8"
  
• weight: 157 grams
  
• hook & eye
• nice vintage condition
• stones are secure in their settings
• abrasions and surface wear commensurate with age
• silver has a nice patina
• light wear from use
• style: JN3630
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