Danny Henio 7-Stone Kingman Turquoise Naja Necklace, Navajo Sterling Silver

A Navajo naja necklace set with seven Kingman turquoise stones, handmade in sterling silver by Danny Henio.

The piece. Seven teardrop turquoise stones form the naja, the open horseshoe shape of Navajo tradition, each in its own smooth bezel with silver dot accents between them. The naja hangs from an oxidized sterling chain attached at both upper sides.

The stones. Kingman turquoise from the Kingman mine in Arizona, 7 stones, bezel set, in bright sky blue with golden-brown matrix. Natural turquoise varies in color and matrix, so every stone is a little different.

The artist. Danny Henio is a Navajo silversmith. The necklace carries the artist's hallmark, "Danny Henio", 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 naja, the crescent pendant at the center of the squash blossom necklace, is one of the tradition's best-known forms.

Details

• Artist: Danny Henio, Navajo
• Hallmark: Danny Henio, Sterling
• Stone: Kingman turquoise (Kingman mine, Arizona), 7 stones, bezel set
• Metal: Sterling silver
• Naja size: 2.5 x 2.25 inches
• Chain: 19 inches
• Weight: 39 grams
• Condition: New

Questions buyers ask

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

How long is the chain? The chain is 19 inches, which usually sits just below the collarbone.

How big is the naja? It measures 2.5 by 2.25 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-T205