ABOUT LARRY COOLEY TURQUOISE:

The turquoise that this was made with, came from the late "Larry Cooley's" private collection. Mr. Cooley was one of the most reputably known turquoise vendors in the industry, who artists would go to when they wanted the highest quality turquoise for their own designs.. Since he was very knowledgeable, he knew what separated the junk from the premium grades & was committed to offering only the finest that each mine produced. He was one who wouldn't dare offer turquoise to someone, that he himself, wouldn't want.

One would be right to say that, the turquoise he collected & sold, were qualities that only the finest of the finest "Turquoise Connoisseur's" would buy..He had a vast collection of nothing BUT premium turquoise that were all natural,since his rocks were mined long before they started treating turquoise & had the best that each mine produced.

So these cuts are an excellent grade of natural turquoise, which is getting more & more difficult to find anymore, unless you're willing to pay top dollar per carat. That is if you can find any, since much has gone into private collectors hands & have become very valuable... After Larry's passing, everyone wanted dibs on his whole collection, but because of Federico's long time connection with Larry & Larry's family, he was fortunate to purchase this 'once in a lifetime' limited & very pricy collection(This is reflected in price) So once these stones are used up, they're gone!

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DESCRIPTION:

It's no wonder that this necklace was actually going to be used for his ad for our Santa Fe Indian Market where this was to be shown.. And so you understand what he chooses for his ads for any major event,he will only use pieces that he is deeply proud of & ones that will represent not only his name,but to give the public an idea of what he's all about when it comes to design. This is THAT piece!!! I was lucky to get this necklace & to be able to bring such a piece of this magnitude to you!! It was specially made with love & lots of dedicated time & you will not find another,since it is literally one of a kind necklace & one of Federico's best..

Made with all NATURAL premium turquoise & is made in a time consuming cluster style..It is designed with hand picked sampler cuts that were picked not to match in color,as much as it was for their size. It's made with both Arizona & Nevada turquoise & with many of the cuts coming from mines that are now closed.. You literally can't get your hands on cuts of this quality, simply because of either going into collector's hands or unless you want to pay premium prices for this quality,which go for a lot per carat weight!

The Kachina is designed out of large rectangle cuts that emulate the body & has small square tiles that outline the body.The Kachina's face is made with a choice cut of Morenci turquoise & has some of the most beautiful blue with lots of white quartz & pyrite matrix & has a headdress of large elongated oval cuts. The round cuts represent earrings.

The necklace is made of numerous rectangular cuts that are very evenly matched in size & are connected by “O” rings on the back end & lead to a very unique closure & is identifiable to Federico. It is designed in a cluster setting & this is where the hidden clasp is..What you do is, push down on the turquoise cabochons & slide the 'tongue' clasp out. When it's closed,it just looks like a large rectangular cluster,so no one actually sees the closure. (See photos)

This is not your "average, everyday, touristy” style turquoise necklace that you see every gallery with the same ,nor flooded all over the internet! It is a ‘one-of-a-kind necklace without another like it.. This prime collection of stones are no longer available & can’t be replaced! The stones are all natural, which adds to it's pristine value..

Perfect gift,perfect event style necklace & one to be cherished & passed on to each generation!

Designed for the connoisseur who collects quality pieces that can be passed down to generation to generation.

This is “Federico at his best”!