We are proud to offer this magnificent vintage Navajo silver necklace exquisite handcarved silver leaves extend from a center teardrop shape, housing eight bezel set round bright blue Kingman turquoise stones. From the 70’s, this pretty vintage find may be your new statement piece! Vintage Necklace- Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Leaf Necklace Sterling Silver 8 Bezel Set Kingman Turquoise Necklace measures approximately 18″? Pendant measures 2″inches by 1? Total weight 47.0grams Kingman, Arizona is home to the famous Kingman Turquoise Mine. The city of Kingman itself predates Arizona’s statehood. When it was founded in 1882, there was little more than a railroad siding, a temporary store, a hotel and saloon. The Mineral Park Mine is home to the Kingman Turquoise Mine and was first discovered and mined by ancient Native American civilizations long before Europeans discovered the New World. It is one of the most important Arizona turquoise mines in existence. Kingman Turquoise Mine stones are among the most beautiful and sought after varieties, known for its characteristic veining. Most of the turquoise stones pulled form the Kingman Turquoise Mine are used for the highest quality turquoise jewelry, but some of the stones collected are used for tile that sells for hundreds of dollars per square foot.