JSW740 Vernon Begaye

Sterling silver cross by Navajo silversmith Vernon Begaye. The 1 1/2” x 2 3/8” cross with a 5/8” bale is made up of five Candelaria turquoise stones.     Hallmark: VB

The Candelaria Turquoise mine is located in the Candelaria Hills, close to Tonopah, Nevada.  The turquoise is a good quality stone of high blue color with an irregular black or brown, non-webbed matrix. Candelaria is not readily available and the mine is closed so it is considered to be highly collectible.