BackKingman Turquoise Necklace with Traditional Neck Wrap by Ray Lovato (#158)
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28"
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Santa Domingo lapidary artist Ray Lovato has been buying and selling turquoise for all of his adult life. Ray has stashes of the sky stone everywhere in his small yet functional home and workshop. Why just the other day Ray told us he was looking for a misplaced sock which had fallen between the wall and edge of his bed and discovered a pound of old Kingman turquoise back there covered in dust. Laughing out loud, Ray said, “It was worth getting down on my knees for.” Ray’s necklace is completely hand ground on basic lapidary equipment “just like my Daddy did!” claims Ray. The turquoise, Ray, and this necklace can all be considered true treasures of Southwestern wearable art.
About the artist:
The gift of humor is a blessing to those who have it, and to those of us exposed to the comic. From an early age, Steve and I have been blessed with the humor of Santa Domingo artist Ray Lovato. Not only does Ray create exceptional jewelry, he does it with wit and comedy. He always has an aura of happiness around him, and this attitude seems to spread, like a California fog, to those who know him. In addition to his artistic talents, Ray is also a gifted salesman. When he pulls up in front of the trading post we know that there is a good possibility that we will soon be parting company with our available cash.
