Vintage Lovely Sterling Navajo Turquoise Pendant Persian Turquoise .75\" x .50\" For Sale

This vintage sterling Navajo turquoise pendant features beautiful Persian turquoise stones measuring 0.75\" x 0.50\". Handmade in McKinley County, New Mexico, this pendant showcases the traditional craftsmanship of Native American jewelry. The vibrant colors and intricate designs of the pendant reflect the rich cultural heritage of the Navajo tribe, making it a unique and collectible piece for any jewelry enthusiast.
Persian Turquoise from My CollectionThe Stone

Persian turquoise is a beautiful, high-quality MiddleEastern stone that is typically free of matrix. When the market for itcollapsed in the Middle East, Arab traders bought the stones at distressedprices and brought them to artisans in the American Southwest.

A Brief Place in Southwestern Jewelry

Native American artisans initially resisted the Persianstones because they prized the rich matrix found in turquoise from Americanmines. Faced with large unsold inventories, traders lowered their prices untilthe stones became attractive to craftspeople. For a brief period, exceptionallyfine Persian turquoise appeared in Native American jewelry.

My Collection

When I discovered these pieces,I bought as many as I could afford. Over the years, I sold or traded many ofthem, but recently found a small group I had kept. This is one of those pieces,featuring that lovely Persian turquoise.