{"product_id":"echoes-of-liberty-antique-barber-dime-necklace","title":"Echoes of Liberty - Antique Barber Dime Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtifact Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEchoes of Liberty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTribe\/Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Likely Navajo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique coins with vintage handcrafted construction, circa mid-20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sterling Silver, Genuine Barber Dimes (1892–1916)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy hand-fabricated sterling silver necklace featuring oversized handmade coin beads, traditional handmade hook-and-eye clasp, and a sculptural pendant composed of layered sterling silver arcs adorned with suspended genuine Barber dimes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent vintage condition with beautiful untouched patina and honest age throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Gallery Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$7500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimated gallery offering price for an exceptional handcrafted antique Barber dime necklace presented through a premier Native American art gallery or specialist dealer in historic Southwestern jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eField Observation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis necklace combines two highly collectible traditions: early American silver coinage and classic Southwestern silversmithing. The pendant incorporates genuine Barber dimes, minted between 1892 and 1916 and designed by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber, while the necklace itself features substantial handmade sterling coin beads typical of mid-century Navajo craftsmanship. Pieces that unite authentic antique coinage with heavyweight handmade silver construction are increasingly uncommon, particularly examples retaining their original patina and sculptural integrity. The dramatic pendant design distinguishes this necklace from more common coin necklaces, giving it exceptional collector appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEric’s Notes from the Field\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI love pieces that couldn’t exist anymore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot because we’ve forgotten how to make them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause we’d never think to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImagine looking at antique coins—little pieces of American history—and deciding they belonged on a necklace instead of in a collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat kind of creativity is rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s why this piece feels less like jewelry…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e…and more like an artifact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hespera Jewelry Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47723079172273,"sku":null,"price":5800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/9641\/files\/Echoes_of_Liberty_-_Antique_Barber_Dime_Necklace.webp?v=1784574834","url":"https:\/\/hespera.com\/products\/echoes-of-liberty-antique-barber-dime-necklace","provider":"Hespera Jewelry Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}