{"product_id":"green-turquoise-cross-pendant-navajo-evelyn-anderson","title":"Extra-Large Navajo Green Turquoise Cluster Sterling Silver Cross Pendant by E. Anderson","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ \u003c\/strong\u003eCollectors Circle members receive a welcome offer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"618\" data-start=\"64\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"27\"\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native American extra-large turquoise cluster cross pendant with balanced cluster placement and elongated cross form\u003cbr data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"147\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"157\"\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eleven green turquoise cabochons consistent with Nevada material\u003cbr data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green, smoky teal, olive, and blue-green tones with black, reddish-brown, and yellow matrix\u003cbr data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"330\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eAccent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver beads at the stone settings\u003cbr data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e .925 sterling silver\u003cbr data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"413\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"424\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed E. A. | Evelyn Anderson, Navajo silversmith\u003cbr data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"478\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 20th century\u003cbr data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"507\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"518\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed vintage Native American jewelry piece\u003cbr data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"566\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Fine — see \u003ca href=\"javascript:void(0);\" onclick=\"openConditionGuidePopup()\"\u003eSCJ Vintage Condition Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWear scale: extra-large statement pendant — covers upper chest area when worn with choker-length Navajo pearls (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLargest stone: 7\/8\" x 1\/2\" (bezel to bezel)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 4 5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBail: open shepherd's hook designed for direct attachment to heavy-gauge chains, such as foxtail-strung Navajo pearls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 29.9 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGallery Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1470\" data-start=\"1149\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1786\" data-start=\"1472\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2048\" data-start=\"1788\"\u003eBalanced 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark \u0026amp; Maker Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2399\" data-start=\"2075\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2663\" data-start=\"2401\"\u003ePublic 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ Collector inquiries are welcome. SCJ is open to thoughtful questions, documented observations, and new information that deepens the story of a piece. With permission, selected comments from our Members may be featured in our upcoming Collectors Circle Insights publications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Cactus Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44844781109445,"sku":"00028PEMNJ9916","price":655.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0956\/9221\/files\/B100134-Photoroom.jpg?v=1776524752","url":"https:\/\/www.silvercactusjewelry.com\/products\/green-turquoise-cross-pendant-navajo-evelyn-anderson","provider":"Silver Cactus Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}