Here I am wearing the jewelry.
Here is the store description of the set.
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Authentic Native American Handmade 4 Piece Snake Set
Handmade in Gallup, New Mexico
Navajo
artists Oscar Alexius and Lester James handmade one of the most unique
and sharp Jewelry sets the Nugget Gallery has owned.
The "Mosaic Inlay" Snake set is a rare one of a kind piece, mostly for the fact the Navajo's do not make snake Jewelry.
Lester
James inlayed the body of the snake with Black Onyx, Sleeping Beauty
Turquoise, and opal. The snakes rattler was set with Natural Red
Coral.
The set to a step by step process while each artist carefully worked on
each piece in different sections. The set took over three week process
to be finished. Finishing off with satin finish and Sterling Link
chain to adjust the length.
Each piece is stamped with the artist Oscar Alexius hallamark and Sterling Silver stamp.
Measurements:
Necklace Measure: 6 1/2" Length 6 1/4" w/out chain x 1" Width
Bracelet Measures: 5 1/2" Inside End to End x 1 5/8" Width x 1 1/8" Opening
Earrings *POST*: 1 3/8" Length x 1 1/8" Width
Ring: 1 3/8" Length x 1 1/8" Width
Oscar Alexius
Oscar Alexius (stamps O.A., also a two line script stamp first used in 1982.)
Navajo
artist Oscar Alexius has been an active silversmith since the
mid-seventies. Oscar Alexius is a member of the Navajo Salt Clan and
specializes in the old style traditional stamp work and satin finish
jewelry. As an artist Alexius has mastered the techniques of old style,
traditional, contemporary, and channel inlay in Sterling Silver and
14KT Gold. Oscar Alexius enjoys a challenge when it comes to special
orders and is very successful in creating what you desire. For over 23
years Alexius has produced jewelry for The Nugget Gallery and continues
to create outstanding jewelry.
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