Recognize this sterling mark?

[1toolie1]

It looks like a sun to me. I see a circle with 3 lines at the 4 directions and also a C in a circle  (copyright symbol?)

Thanks in advance for any information 💕

[dream*peddler]

It looks like it's attached to a piece of turquoise.  Possibly Southwest or NA?  Can you show a picture of the whole necklace?

[1toolie1]

[rubiano98]

This is no help with the mark but those red pieces might be genuine coral. I have a handmade necklace I got recently on Ebay and it is very similar - red coral and the same toggle closure.

[old.crows.nest]

I find seeing the necklace to be somewhat helpful in that it shows that it has mixed construction elements. There are spacer beads that look Asian so piece could be Southwest made in a workshop in the US or by an American Company Overseas.

[old.crows.nest]

Native American / Southwest Pictorial Marks:

https://www.art-amerindien.com/signature_picto-hallmarks.htm

Here is an interesting article:

https://nativeamericanjewelrytips.wordpress.com/tag/fake/

[dream*peddler]

Thank you for the additional pictures.  I would discount it being a NA piece and guess it's SW style artisan made.  The metal spacers and toggle closure are readily available online and in a lot of craft stores.  My feeling is that the mark is the maker of the finding and not the maker of the necklace.  Nice looking, chunky necklace!

[1toolie1]

I checked out this site before I asked the question.  I love the Native American Jewelry tips  site and stay tuned to their blog. I agree with the gist of their NA made versus "style"  thoughts.

[rubiano98]

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@old.crows.nest wrote:

Here is an interesting article:

https://nativeamericanjewelrytips.wordpress.com/tag/fake/

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Awesome site - thanks for posting it.

[redjewelcsw]

Hi all I have been gone for a bit but I have 2 cents to toss in. The mark is a common mark on mass produced findings and charms. They sell them at the jewelry supply here in AZ that serves the local Native artisans. The mark is on tons of southwest charms like the Kokopelli and crosses. Ok 2 cents tossed!

[rubiano98]

It  could have been assembled by a home beader, with all the pieces being available at craft stores.

I think the one I have that resembles it was handmade by a beader.