By Navajo
Located in Miami, FL
A Native American geometric Navajo necklace
This is a beautiful vintage necklace chain with an octagonal pendant created in Arizona by the Navajo Native American culture, back in the 1960-1970. The unusual pendant was hand crafted with geometric patterns in solid .925/.999 sterling silver with polished finishes and decorated with twenty-four semi circles. The pendant is embellished in the center, with a round cabochon cut, carved from natural green aventurine. These kinds of jewelry are very collectible pieces showcasing detailed craftmanship making them valuable examples of Navajo silversmithing.
Aventurine
This is a translucent, microcrystalline quartz (often quartzite) known for its shimmering, speckled appearance known as "aventurescence". Primarily found in India, Brazil, and Russia, it is most commonly green but exists in various colors. It is widely prized for jewelry, carvings, and believed to attract luck and opportunity.
Navajo jewelry
Navajo (Diné) jewelry, originating in the mid-19th century (circa 1850s–1860s) from Mexican, Spanish, and Pueblo influences, is renowned for blending silverwork with turquoise. Pioneered by Atsidi Sani ("Old Smith"), the craft evolved from using melted coins to intricate techniques like smithing, stamping, and casting, producing iconic concha belts and squash blossom necklaces. The First Silversmith was Atsidi Sani ("Old Smith") is credited as the first Navajo to learn the trade, originally using Mexican coins, copper, and brass before gaining access to ingot silver. Early designs were influenced by Spanish and Mexican horse...
Category
1960s American Native American Vintage Aventurine Jewelry & Watches
MaterialsAventurine, Silver, Sterling Silver
