Silver & Turquoise Navajo Tufacast Isleta Cross Necklace by Gary Custer 4F23A String as tufa casting is a

as tufa casting is a different technique than sandcasting

This type of work is typically made in round and oval designs

Description: Gorgeous Omega Chain that measures 6mm wide

Hallmark/Signature: GSC

Navajo Pearls is a name that has been popularized to describe the traditional set of Navajo handmade bench-made silver beads

Silver & Turquoise Navajo Tufacast Isleta Cross Necklace by Gary Custer 4F23A String as tufa casting is aMaterial: Sterling Silver, Turquoise Dimensions: 28" long. Main pendant is 1 3 8" x 2 1 8". Turquoise beads are 1 4" wide. Weight (in grams): 120. 1 Hallmark Signature: GSC, Sterling (Inscribed) Tufa casting is an old Navajo technique where the impression of the bracelet is carved in volcanic stone (tufa stone) and the molten melted is poured into the impression. This was one of the very first techniques that the Navajo created in the late 1800's.