#34 • Handmade Navajo Sterling Silver Melon Navajo Pearls with Barrel Spacers and Turquoise Accent

Part of Graham's Silver Bits, Silver Spurs and Western Collection Auction (live auction by Bid Fast and Last)

High bid $850.00

Status: Sold

Est Value $3500.00 This is a powerhouse strand of Handmade Navajo Melon Pearls, crafted in heavy sterling silver by a traditional silversmith using the old techniques — hand-domed, hand-stamped halves soldered together one at a time. No machine work. No shortcuts. Just pure Navajo craftsmanship. This beautiful necklace weighs approximately 142.6g and measures approximately 34 inches long. Each oversized melon bead features deep stamped channels that catch light and shadow, giving the necklace that iconic vintage Navajo look. The large beads range close to 30mm, making this a commanding, bold piece that immediately reads high-end. The turquoise nugget spacers add that perfect touch of contrast and authenticity, grounding the piece in true Southwest heritage. The necklace is finished with handmade barrel beads and sterling components throughout. This is not modern factory work — this is handmade, heavy, heirloom-grade Navajo silver, the kind collectors chase and galleries price high. Highlights: • Handmade Navajo Melon (Pumpkin) Pearls • Extra-large beads: • Heavy sterling, hand-stamped dome construction • Turquoise nugget accents • Barrel bead spacers • Traditional Navajo silversmith craftsmanship