Jarvis Hoskie 3-Stone Kingman Turquoise Pendant Necklace, Navajo Sterling Silver

A Navajo pendant necklace set with three Kingman turquoise stones, handmade in sterling silver by Jarvis Hoskie.

The piece. A larger oval stone sits on top with two smaller ovals side by side below it. Each stone is bezel set inside a raised silver border, with small stamped silver flower accents between them. The pendant hangs from an oxidized sterling chain with a lobster clasp.

The stones. Kingman turquoise, 3 stones, bezel set, in bright blue with dark red-brown spiderweb matrix. Natural turquoise varies, so every stone is a little different.

The artist. Jarvis Hoskie is a Navajo silversmith. The pendant carries the artist's hallmark, "J. Hoskie", 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: Jarvis Hoskie, Navajo
• Hallmark: J. Hoskie, Sterling
• Stone: Kingman turquoise, 3 stones, bezel set
• Metal: Sterling silver
• Pendant size: 2.5 x 1.25 inches
• Chain: 18 inches
• Weight: 21 grams
• Condition: New

Questions buyers ask

Is this authentic Native American jewelry? Yes. It was handmade by Navajo artist Jarvis Hoskie 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 2.5 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-T201