Here's a unique necklace, created by Navajo artist, James McCabe. James McCabe used authentic old Mercury dime coins to create this necklace. Mercury dimes were minted from 1916 until 1946. The coins are commonly known by the misnomer Mercury dimes, although they contain no mercury and although the figure on the coin is often thought to be the Roman god Mercury, is in fact a depiction of Liberty (a Winged Liberty Head design). The Mercury dime is considered to be one of the most visually appealing of all U.S. coins, and is highly sought after by collectors.
The necklace is a newly made necklace from old Mercury dimes (various years).
The Mercury dime beads, which are actually two domed dimes bonded together, are formed using a very old Navajo technique in which the artist uses a mold to transform flat dimes into domed dimes. The dimes are drilled with a hole for stringing and the two halves are bonded together to make hollow beads. The beads are strung on the necklace and are separated by robin's egg blue Sleeping Beauty turquoise beads.
The necklace measures 24-1/2 inches from end to end.
Brand new and in perfect condition. Gift Box and Certificate of Authenticity included. Hallmarked 'JMc" and 'Navajo" inconspicuously on one of the cones.