Native American Pendants | Turquoise & Silver Art

Pendant Features:

• .925 sterling silver
• Set with eleven green turquoise cabochons consistent with Nevada material
• Color tones range from smoky teal to olive and blue-green
• Matrix showing black, reddish-brown, and yellow veining
• Hand-polished finish preserving the stones’ organic character
• Signed “E.A.”, attributed to Navajo silversmith Evelyn Anderson
• Shepherd's hook bail
  
• Condition: Very Fine — see SCJ Vintage Condition Guide>

Pendant Specifications:

• Wear scale: extra-large statement pendant — covers upper chest area when worn with choker-length
• Largest stone: 7/8" x 1/2" (bezel to bezel)
• Width: 3"
• Length: 4 5/8"
  
• Weight: 29.9 grams

ABOUT THIS PIECE:

This extra-large cross pendant features eleven dark green turquoise cabochons set across a sterling silver framework. Subtle variation in matrix and tone gives the stones an organic rhythm, while the elongated hook bail allows the pendant to move easily between different types of necklaces—from bead strands to Navajo pearls—reflecting the practical versatility often favored in handmade Native jewelry.

Silversmith Evelyn Anderson stands at the heart of a distinguished lineage of Navajo silversmiths spanning three generations. Mother to renowned artisan Aaron Anderson, she helped shape the artistic foundation that would later define his celebrated sand cast and tufa-cast work—skills first learned within the family circle from Evelyn and his stepfather, Wilfred Henry. This turquoise cluster cross pendant reflects that legacy, where careful stone selection and balanced silverwork speak to a tradition passed from one generation of makers to the next. Whether worn alone or layered with strands of Navajo pearls, it stands as both a striking adornment and a meaningful expression of Navajo silversmithing heritage.

Bold in scale yet balanced in presence, the pendant reflects both artistic expression and cultural continuity.

PERFECT FOR:

• Collectors of authentic Native American jewelry
• Southwestern and Boho style enthusiasts
• Those seeking large, bold statement pieces
• Admirers of turquoise with character and matrix
• Anyone who appreciates handcrafted artisan jewelry with cultural significance

✨ Collectors Circle members receive a welcome offer on their first purchase. 

Pendant Features:

• .925 sterling silver 
• Genuine bear claw
• Natural sky-blue turquoise consistent with Sleeping Beauty material
• Red-orange coral accents
• Layered silver appliqué framework
• Partially faded silversmith hallmark
• Compact bail (best suited for fine to medium weight chain)
• Pendant only (chain not included)
• Condition: Very Fine — see SCJ Vintage Condition Guide

Pendant Specifications:

• Wear scale: mid-size pendant
• Turquoise: 5/16" x 5/16” (bezel to bezel)
• Width:  1 1/4"
• Total length: 2 1/4" (including the bail)
  
• Weight: 13.1 grams

ABOUT THIS PIECE:

This Native American bear claw pendant brings together symbolic strength and detailed silverwork in a compact yet commanding form. A vivid sky-blue turquoise cabochon anchors the upper center, framed by curling wirework and layered sterling appliqué. Two coral accents introduce warmth beneath the stone, creating the classic turquoise-and-coral contrast long favored in Navajo jewelry.

The reverse carries a partially faded hallmark that is difficult to identify conclusively due to wear. The construction techniques, materials, and traditional design elements align with Navajo silverwork.

Within Navajo tradition, the bear represents strength, resilience, and protection. The claw is worn as a symbol of that protective presence. Turquoise has long held cultural and spiritual significance in Diné jewelry, valued for its beauty and association with balance and well-being, while coral entered the Southwest through historic trade routes and became an enduring complementary material in Navajo jewelry-making.

Small to medium in scale yet bold in impact, this versatile piece is both a conversation starter for special events and comfortable for everyday wear.

PERFECT FOR:

• Collectors of authentic Native American jewelry
• Southwestern style enthusiasts
• Those seeking Navajo motifs with strong cultural significance
• Admirers of bear-themed jewelry

✨ Collectors Circle members receive a welcome offer on their first purchase.