Z James Del (Deceased) & Doris Coriz
Santo Domingo/Kewa
Fantail Necklace
Kingman Turquoise &
Orange Spiny Oyster

James Del (Deceased) & Doris Coriz, Santo Domingo

Beautiful rich blue Kingman turquoise graduated bead necklace with a pendant (built-in) of orange spiny oyster depicting the spread tail of an eagle landing, known as a fantail. This is a signature piece of James and Doris.  

As there is no "right" side, you can pick which side you prefer. James confirmed this is stabilized.  A piece in "natural" turquoise in this quantity would be well over $1,000 - $2,000 these days.

I had a green Royston version of this at one time.  I have included some comparison photos here so you can get an idea of size and what the piece looks like when worn.

Purchased direct from the artists. James battle diabetes for a long time and has passed away. As he was the one who worked the stones, any work I have was purchased prior to his death.

Materials: Sterling silver, Heavily matrixed blue Kingman turquoise  (stabilized), orange spiny oyster, and coral accent

Source: Santo Domingo (Kewa) Pueblo, New Mexico, USA

Height: Approximately 22-1/4" end-to-end (stonework only - not including silver findings). 

Around the neck, when clasped to the hook that makes it the shortest, it hangs down about 8".  On the "longest setting of the extender" it hangs about 9-12" down (to the bottom). Obviously, everyone's neck is different but this gives a pretty good idea of the range. (see photo below of Royston version to get an idea of appearance.)

The two silver findings at the ends are approximately 7/8" each. It comes with a 3-1/4" sterling silver extender to adjust the length.

Beads: 11/64" Diameter (at neck) up to 25/64" & 29/64" Diameter (Adjacent to the fantail and depending upon the string)

Pendant: 2"H x 2-7/8"W

Self Weight: 3.7 oz/105g

Hallmarked: Sterling and Three Rain Clouds on the findings

Signed:  Unsigned

Hallmarked: Sterling