Vintage Silver and Green Turquoise Navajo Pendant Necklace

Our Vintage Green Turquoise Sterling Silver Pendant is one of the most unusual pieces Jean Marie has encountered in more than 30 years of collecting Native American jewelry. From its extraordinary elongated oval form to its remarkable constellation of vivid green turquoise stones, this vintage Navajo treasure is unlike anything she has seen before.

The shape alone sets this piece apart. Rather than the traditional circular or squash blossom-inspired cluster forms often seen in vintage Navajo work, this pendant features a rare, sculptural silhouette that feels almost architectural in its precision and balance. The sweeping horizontal design creates an incredible visual impact when worn, allowing the stones to catch light and movement from every angle.

What makes this piece even more exceptional is the turquoise itself. The striking apple-green color is extraordinarily rare, especially in such a large, perfectly matched grouping. Green turquoise forms when higher concentrations of iron are present within the stone, giving it its distinctive earthy green hue rather than the classic sky-blue tones most collectors are familiar with. Finding stones of this quality, color consistency, and vibrancy today is increasingly difficult, particularly as many historic American turquoise mines have long since closed or become depleted.

The craftsmanship is equally remarkable. Each individual stone has been hand-cut, shaped, and bezel-set into sterling silver, creating an intricate cluster design that required immense patience and technical mastery. The sheer number of stones, combined with the symmetry and unusual shape of the piece, speaks to a highly skilled Navajo silversmith working at an exceptional level.

Pieces of this nature rarely surface on the market anymore. It is not only a work of adornment, but a true collector’s piece — museum-worthy in both scale and individuality. Whether worn as a pendant or brooch, it carries the rich tradition of Navajo silversmithing while standing apart as something genuinely rare and unforgettable.

A once-in-a-lifetime piece for the serious collector of authentic Native American jewelry.