{"product_id":"estatefreshaustincom-1787","title":"Marian Nez Navajo Sterling and turquoise necklace","description":"Marian Nez Navajo Sterling and turquoise necklace 18\" long necklace, 4\" x 1.25\"  pendant, 48.3 grams with no issues.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMarian Nez (’Alch’i’håå baa’); a Navajo originally from Tohajiilee, New Mexico.\nMarian is the wife of Navajo Silversmith, Leonard Nez.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e“The love of being a silversmith started long before I knew to design jewelry. I\nhad watched my parents work on their jewelry and decided to solder some pieces\nfor them when they made a trip to town. Little did I know that this was to be\nthe beginning of my love of jewelry making. I will always give thanks and\nforever be grateful to my parents for introducing me to the craft and handing\ndown this amazing skill to me.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStarting in the late 1970’s I worked in various jewelry shops through\nAlbuquerque, New Mexico, doing mass production work and designing individual\npieces. During my work with Zachary Jewelry Company, they promoted my creativity\nand entered some individual pieces of my jewelry in art shows. My designs were\nawarded first and second place ribbons. In addition, a photo of me working on my\njewelry was published in the book, “Allure of Turquoise Book” written by Joe Dan\nLowry.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn early 2000’s my husband Leonard Nez (whom I taught the craft to) and I\nstarted our own jewelry business. After my father passed from complication of\ndiabetes, I decided to explore the health field to understand and educate myself\nabout diabetes and help others. I enrolled in Community Colleges where I\naccomplished my goal of becoming a Certified Community Health Worker,\nspecializing in diabetes prevention with Native people. My passion for my\njewelry still lingered, so I worked part-time on my jewelry. I did not want to\nlose the unique craftsmanship and design work I so loved.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe designs that I now create represent a tribute to my parents, who I am, and\nwhere I come from. Each piece that is created comes from the humble heart and\npositive thoughts. I want the person wearing my jewelry to know and feel the\nlove that’s behind my work.”\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-Marian Nez\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAll precious metals are tested and guaranteed, ","brand":"sale - www.estatefreshaustin.com Estate Fresh Austin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46673975640280,"sku":"16995803021_EDFF","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6284\/7960\/files\/marian-nez-navajo-sterling-and-turquoise-necklaceestate-fresh-austin-422859.png?v=1757961838","url":"https:\/\/estatefreshaustin.com\/id\/products\/estatefreshaustincom-1787","provider":"Estate Fresh Austin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}