Coral 4 Piece Necklace Set
Sterling Silver and Mediterranean Coral Silver Overlay Necklace Set By Artist Leonard Nez. This necklace features eight sterling silver overlay with bezel set Mediterranean Coral in a ketoh shadow box design with sterling silver links, and hook and eye closure. The necklace is 22-24 inches, the earrings measure 1 1/2inches, the ring is a size 7.5, and the cuff is a size 5.5.
Native American Artist: Leonard Nez
Born in Keams Canon, Arizona, Nez met his wife Marian through his sister. It was Marian, a silversmith in her own right, who first taught Nez jewelry-making. In 1977, he made his first pieces and by 1993 he began showing his work. An avid horseman and highly skilled team roper, he divides his time between his silver work and the rodeo circuit. Fine chisel, stamp work and deeply grooved silver overlay are the hallmarks of Navajo Leonard Nez’s silver jewelry whose work is featured in the Smithsonian Institute. By combining the elements of the traditional with the contemporary in detailed scrollwork and classic feather styling, Nez’s work is distinct and recognizable. He attributes his inspiration to God and says that sometimes design ideas come to him while he is in church.