Hammerman Brothers Sleeping Beauty Blue Turquoise Necklace In 18Kt Yellow Gold
A blue turquoise necklace designed by Hammerman Brothers.
The design of this beautiful elegant necklace is composed by 29 alternating round beads of 14-16 mm carved from natural blue turquoises from the Sleeping beauty variety. Fitted with a security oval boxed lock in yellow gold of 18 karats with satin frosted finish.
Has a total weight of 116.6 Grams (583 carats) and a length of 18.6 Inches (47.2 Cm).
Stamped with the maker's mark HB and the hallmark for the assay of the 18kt gold.
Hammerman Brothers, was Benjamin, Bernard, and Hyman. They were descended from an eastern European family of goldsmiths who excelled in the art of jewelry and watchmaking. Before they serve in the us army in the world war II, the brothers worked in the bowery in New York city, which at that time was a significant diamond center. In 1946 the brothers decided to go into the jewelry business for themselves in New York city. The company is still producing exceptional and high quality jewelry.
Sleeping Beauty turquoise is noted for its solid, light blue color with no matrix. The host rock is granite. Sleeping Beauty turquoise is the favorite of Zuni Pueblo lapidaries and silversmiths for the purity in color. This mine was one of the largest in North America. Since the early 1970s, this mine was a major producer of turquoise. Artisans and jewelry companies love Sleeping Beauty Turquoise for its lack of matrix and reliable even color. This mine is still active and currently produces copper. The Sleeping Beauty turquoise mine was named after the mountain range where it is located, which from a distance is said to resemble a sleeping woman with her arms crossed. Increased government regulations and mining costs led to the mine's closure in 2012.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a certificate appraisal by a Gia certified gemologist.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this necklace is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The turquoises, are secured in the knotted cord. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: R090622MAIE/2.803