Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Pendant with Blue Ridge Spiderweb Turquoise Signed

This exquisite pendant showcases a natural Turquoise cabochon from the Orvile Jack mine, better known as the Blue Ridge mine, uniquely set in a concave shadowbox-style frame. The Stunning Turquoise features a black spiderwebbing pattern dotted with slightly pale blues throughout. Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any outfit, it embodies both style and sophistication. Wear it alone or layer it with other pieces for a trendy look. Stamped with a maker's mark and 'sterling' by Navajo Silversmith Richard Hoskie, this circa 1980s pendant weighs approximately 12.85 grams and measures approximately 51.4 x 24.2 mm including the fixed bale, which can accommodate up to an 8.2 mm chain. This beautiful vintage pendant has been cleaned but not polished.

Turquoise, an ancient and revered gemstone, is celebrated for its distinctive blue-green hues, ranging from sky blue to vibrant green. This opaque mineral, a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminum, often features intricate matrix patterns, adding to its unique character. With a hardness of 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale, it's relatively soft, requiring gentle care. Historically significant in many cultures, particularly in Native American traditions, Turquoise is valued for its beauty and perceived protective qualities.