Bobby Johnson 5-Stone Sonoran Gold Turquoise Pendant Necklace, Navajo Sterling Silver

A Navajo pendant necklace set with five green Sonoran Gold turquoise stones, handmade in sterling silver by Bobby Johnson.

The piece. A small teardrop stone framed in twisted silver wire sits at the top, and below it hangs a cluster of four stones in two rows: ovals and teardrops, each in its own smooth bezel, with small stamped silver star accents between them. The pendant hangs from an oxidized sterling chain with a lobster clasp.

The stones. Sonoran Gold turquoise from the Sonoran mine in Mexico, 5 stones, bezel set, in mint to deep green with golden-brown patches. Natural turquoise varies, so every stone is a little different.

The artist. Bobby Johnson is a Navajo silversmith. The pendant carries the artist's hallmark, "Bobby Johnson", and "Sterling".

Navajo tradition. Navajo (Diné) silversmithing is a living art form more than 150 years old. Navajo smiths learned metalwork from Mexican plateros in the mid-1800s, and by the 1880s they were setting turquoise in hand-worked silver. The turquoise pendant on a silver chain remains one of the tradition's most-worn pieces.

Details

• Artist: Bobby Johnson, Navajo
• Hallmark: Bobby Johnson, Sterling
• Stone: Sonoran Gold turquoise (Sonoran mine, Mexico), 5 stones, bezel set
• Metal: Sterling silver
• Pendant size: 2.25 x 1.25 inches
• Chain: 18 inches
• Weight: 24 grams
• Condition: New

Questions buyers ask

Is this authentic Native American jewelry? Yes. It was handmade by Navajo artist Bobby Johnson and carries the artist's hallmark.

How long is the chain? The chain is 18 inches, which usually sits at or just below the collarbone.

How big is the pendant? It measures 2.25 by 1.25 inches.

How do I care for it? Put it on last and take it off first. Wipe with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from lotion, perfume, water and ultrasonic cleaners.

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Item# NK-T202