Descrizione
Doug Nava Taos/Apache Sterling silver multistone Channel inlay Necklace.<br>Approximately 17" total length, unmarked other than Nava's hallmark, tests<br>sterling. Composed of a large Central amethyst, Charoite, Spiny oyster shell,<br>and Opal. 44.9 grams.<br><br>Doug Nava was born and grew up in Southwest Colorado. His father was Apache and<br>his grandfather(mother’s father) was a Taos Indian. Doug’s grandfather’s name<br>was on the list of students at St. John’s school in Taos.<br><br>Doug went to college in Gunnison in Western Colorado. He earned a degree in art<br>and was also self taught as he went along. His wife, Elizabeth, also has an art<br>degree. One year after graduation, Doug bought Bennett’s Indian and Lapidary. He<br>made jewelry and sold it in his shop. His jewelry has evolved over the years<br>from Navajo style to fine inlay work. Doug is very talented in other art mediums<br>as well including painting and sculpting. He uses only the finest materials in<br>his jewelry.
