Vintage Navajo Cluster Turquoise Sterling Silver Pendant

This Vintage Navajo Cluster Turquoise Sterling Silver Pendant is a stunning example of traditional Native American craftsmanship, blending artistry, symbolism, and cultural heritage.Turquoise cluster pins emerged in Navajo jewelry traditions in the late 1800s, when silversmithing techniques merged with the cultural reverence for turquoise. Each cluster design radiating from a central stone symbolizes harmony, unity, and the interconnectedness of life.The circular cluster design, often compared to the sun or a blooming flower, symbolizes unity, life, and the interconnectedness of all things.Turquoise itself is considered a sacred stone, offering protection, health, and spiritual balance. Originally worn as decorative pins for clothing, these pieces often carried personal and ceremonial significance. Over time, artisans adapted cluster pins into pendants, preserving their beauty while expanding their use.

 Today, the cluster pins remain both striking adornments and symbols of Navajo heritage, blending artistry, tradition, and deep cultural meaning into every handcrafted design.

This versatile piece can be worn as both a pendant and a brooch, making it not only a striking statement accessory but also a meaningful talisman. Whether worn close to the heart or proudly displayed as a brooch, it carries with it the spirit of Navajo tradition, the beauty of the natural world, and the timeless allure of handcrafted Native American jewelry.

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Made in USA 

Leather strap included

Diameter: 3"