Mary Tom - Navajo
Handmade Choker Necklace & Earrings Set
Sterling Silver Square Bead
5 Square & 30 Oval (Navajo Pearls) Beads
with 4 Flutes
& Matching French Wire Earrings

Mary Tom (Mary Lou Tom), Navajo Jewelry - Arizona, USA

Award winning artist. Beautiful handmade set, signature design of artist.

The necklace is comprised of (5) square beads, (30) oval beads (2) straight flutes, and (2) tapered flutes, and lobster claw hook. Earrings are (2) square beads.  This set is always a bit different with each one she makes. I purchased one of these some time prior to starting my business and still consider it among my favorite pieces.

This design of Mary's is instantly recognizable, having won many awards and been featured in multiple books on Native American jewelry. 

You will often see her name in association with her former husband Jack. They have worked totally independently since 2011.  Mary virtually sells out at Santa Fe Indian Market each year- VERY IMPRESSIVE when you consider there are 900 to 1200 other artists from whom people could purchase.

She is the younger sister of the late great Stephen Begay  and the older sister of Nelson Begay.  Mary and Stephen helped Nelson learn silver work and he is carrying on many of Stephen's designs.

Mary is a lovely person, great fun.  She loves a good laugh and going to see her grandchildren compete in basketball matches. During the Prescott show in '17, I had the pleasure of introducing Mary, Nelson and his wife, Mary to EAST Indian food. A great time was had by all. I so look forward to seeing her each trip.

SOLD ONLY AS A SET - see elsewhere on site for similar Mary Tom earrings and pendants.

Metal: Sterling Silver

Total Necklace Length (laid straight): 19"

Earrings (total drop from ear):  1-5/8"

Square Beads: 1/2"L x 1/2"W x 7/16"

Necklace Weight: 2.1oz/75g/.17lb

Earring Weight: .5oz/13gr/.03lbs

Signed: MT

Hallmarked: Sterling

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