Vintage Sterling Silver Pendant with Red Mountain Turquoise Gertrude Zachary

This exquisite Sterling Silver pendant showcases a bright natural Turquoise cabochon from the Red Mountain Mine. 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 styled 'z' and '925' for the accomplished Southwestern style designer Gertrude Zachary, this circa 1980s pendant weighs approximately 3.47 grams and measures approximately 30.9 x 9.8 mm, including the bale, which can accommodate up to a 7.9 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.