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Extra-Large Navajo Green Turquoise Cluster Sterling Silver Cross Pendant by E. Anderson
Regular price $655.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per
Extra-Large Navajo Green Turquoise Cluster Sterling Silver Cross Pendant by E. Anderson
At a Glance:
Design: Native American extra-large turquoise cluster cross pendant with balanced cluster placement and elongated cross form
Stone: Eleven green turquoise cabochons consistent with Nevada material
Color: Green, smoky teal, olive, and blue-green tones with black, reddish-brown, and yellow matrix
Accent: Silver beads at the stone settings
Metal: .925 sterling silver
Artist: Signed E. A. | Evelyn Anderson, Navajo silversmith
Era: Late 20th century
Status: Signed vintage Native American jewelry piece
Condition: Very Fine — see SCJ Vintage Condition GuideSpecifications:
- Wear scale: extra-large statement pendant — covers upper chest area when worn with choker-length Navajo pearls (not included)
- Largest stone: 7/8" x 1/2" (bezel to bezel)
- Width: 3"
- Length: 4 5/8"
- Bail: open shepherd's hook designed for direct attachment to heavy-gauge chains, such as foxtail-strung Navajo pearls.
- Weight: 29.9 grams
Gallery Note:
This extra-large Navajo turquoise cross pendant is centered on eleven green cabochons arranged across a substantial sterling silver framework. The stones carry a deep, earthy green palette with scattered blue accents, while black, reddish-brown, and yellow matrix moves through the surface like desert mineral veining. A light polish preserves the stones’ organic character and allows their natural variation to remain central to the piece.
The silverwork is strong and architectural, providing the structure needed to maintain its bold cross form while allowing the turquoise to remain the visual center. The elongated shepherd’s hook bail adds quiet versatility, making the piece suitable for heavier silver chains, multi-strand beads, or Navajo pearls.
Balanced in composition and commanding in scale, this pendant reflects the collector appeal of vintage Navajo jewelry: expressive stone character, confident silver construction, and a meaningful connection to a living tradition of family-taught silversmithing.
Hallmark & Maker Notes:
This pendant is signed and attributed to Navajo silversmith Evelyn Anderson. Anderson is referenced in Native jewelry market sources as part of a multigenerational Navajo silversmithing family and as the mother of noted artisan Aaron Anderson, who learned silverwork within the family from Evelyn Anderson and Wilfred Henry.
Public biographical information appears limited, and similar initials or surname marks can overlap in Native jewelry references. This attribution is presented cautiously based on the signature, comparable market examples, and available family-lineage references.
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$655.00
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Genuine Claw
Native American Kingman Turquoise Coral & Bear Claw Sterling Silver Pendant Signed
Regular price $295.00 USDRegular priceUnit price per
Native American Kingman Turquoise Coral & Bear Claw Sterling Silver Pendant Signed
At a Glance:
Design: Native American bear claw sterling pendant with turquoise, coral, and intricate silverwork
Stone: Turquoise cabochon consistent with Kingman material
Color: Saturated sky-blue turquoise with minimal matrix
Secondary Stone(s): Two small red-orange coral accents
Accent: Layered wirework, chased leaves, and flower appliqués
Metal: .925 sterling silver
Artist: Signed J.M. | Navajo silversmith under active research
Era: Late 20th century
Status: Vintage Native American jewelry piece with partially faded hallmark
Condition: Very Fine — see SCJ Vintage Condition GuideSpecifications:
- Wear scale: mid-size pendant (chain not included)
- Turquoise: 5/16" x 5/16" (bezel to bezel)
- Width: 1 1/4"
- Total length (including the bail): 2 1/4"
- Bail: compact, best suited for fine to medium weight chain
- Weight: 13.1 grams
Gallery Note:
This Native American bear claw pendant brings together symbolic strength, saturated color, 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 silver appliqué, while two red-orange coral accents introduce warmth beneath the stone.
The turquoise-and-coral contrast gives the pendant a classic Southwestern presence, while the genuine bear claw adds visual weight and traditional collector interest. Its mid-size scale keeps the piece wearable, but the layered silverwork, strong materials, and symbolic form give it a bold presence beyond its size.
Compact yet expressive, this pendant reflects the appeal of vintage Native American jewelry with strong visual character, meaningful materials, and construction details consistent with Navajo work.
Hallmark & Maker Notes:
The reverse bears a partially faded hallmark that appears to read “J.M.” beside a clear STERLING stamp. The maker remains under active research, as the mark has not yet been conclusively matched to a single documented silversmith.
The Navajo attribution is based on the pendant’s genuine bear claw element, sterling silverwork, turquoise-and-coral arrangement, curling wire accents, layered appliqué, and overall late 20th-century Navajo jewelry vocabulary — elements consistent with Navajo work, though maker identification remains unconfirmed due to the softened hallmark.
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$295.00
