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Large Melvin Francis Navajo Sterling silver, opal, sugilite, onyx cross pendant. Tested and guaranteed solid sterling silver with weight and measurements in the pictures. No detectable issues. Any markings detected will be shown in the pictures. Great piece from large collection of Native American jewelry purchased in the last quarter of the 20th century and never worn for the most part.
Short Bio Navajo silversmith Melvin Francis is a very well known contemporary jeweler. His style is typically simple yet elegant silverwork and colorful stones. He does many kinds of silver work including unique custom fabrication, overlay, and traditional stampwork. He credits his father, Ted Francis, as teacher. He is related to Fred Francis, a silversmith (uncle), Myrtle Francis (sister), Marlynn Francis (sister), weaver Melvina Francis (sister), weaver Erma Francis (mother), and weaver Anna Clyde (aunt).
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