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This is a 1 strand sterling silver handmade Navajo pearls necklace by Lee or Leo Yazzie. It is 19 inches long and has a Hook & Loop clasp. The beads are entirely handmade. His beads are sought after. They are handmade, hand stamped graduated sterling beads. Signed and strung on a chain link.
All the beads have a decorated appearance due to the deeply incised stamp work. Since they are all handmade, they vary somewhat in size and shape. The beads show heavy tarnish, especially in the recessed areas. The beads acid test as sterling silver.
This necklace has the artist\'s Hallmark \"LY\" engraved on a small silver tag next to the clasp. This appears to be the mark of either Lee or Leo Yazzie, both Navajo silversmiths famous for their fantastic silver beads.
Each bead has the same deeply stamped arches pattern; there are 37 beads graduated in different sizes. The necklace weighs approximately 77 grams.
