Silver Mesh Necklace
Artist
Ousmane Macina
Date2017
Mediumfine silver, 22k gold, Sleeping Beauty turquoise, diamond, tourmaline
Dimensions11 × 6 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (27.9 × 16.5 × 3.8 cm)
ClassificationsJewelry & Adornment
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase, General Obligation Bonds
Object numberPC2018.22.1
DescriptionAn open front collar necklace made of woven and forged silver mesh with solid silver tabs on either end. A six-tiered 22K gold drop pendant is attached to two short lengths of silver chain that extend from the tabs. The first tier has two bezel set turquoise stones and one diamond, the next four tiers each have a single bezel setting with turquoise, tourmaline, or diamond. The pendant is finished by a gold bell cap and a faceted purple gemstone. Part of a set that includes a pair of earrings, a bracelet, and a ring.On View
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