Bryannen Halwood 11mm Saucer Navajo Pearl Necklace, 22 in, Handmade Sterling Silver

A handmade Navajo pearl necklace of 11mm saucer-shaped sterling silver beads by Navajo artist Bryannen Halwood.

The piece. A single strand of wide saucer beads in oxidized sterling silver, closed with a sterling hook clasp. At 22 inches it falls just below the collarbone, on its own or layered with a pendant.

The artist. Bryannen Halwood is a Navajo silversmith. The necklace carries the artist's hallmark, "B.HALWOOD".

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. Today's artists carry on those techniques, from hand stamping to cluster settings, and each piece carries its maker's hallmark.

Details

• Artist: Bryannen Halwood, Navajo
• Hallmark: B.HALWOOD
• Beads: 11mm saucer, handmade sterling silver
• Metal: Sterling silver 925
• Length: 22 inches
• Weight: 58.2 grams
• Condition: New

Questions buyers ask

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

How long is it? 22 inches, which usually falls just below the collarbone.

How do I care for it? Polish with a silver cloth and store it in a pouch to slow tarnish.

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Item# NPN-002