Handmade by Navajo artist Leonard Nez, Leonard is an Award winning Navajo artist. He creates very unique and collectible Native American handmade jewelry. Leonard, like his cousin Ned Ned uses only the best quality turquoise stones in his handmade creations, and most are rare gem quality. He uses thick gauge silver and gold for his jewelry making it very bold yet comfortable for everyday use. Leonard’s distinctive overlay style includes many traditional Navajo designs stamped on his rings and bracelets giving his jewelry a classic with a contemporary twist, Navajo look. He creates some of the most sought after and collectible work.
This is a sterling silver handmade Navajo pendant with a natural rare Candelaria Turquoise stone. The stone is an electric blue color with a dark brown host matrix. The stone sits in a smooth shadow box bezel.
The silver work for this piece was done in an amazing contemporary style. Leonard hand cut the beautiful overlay design for this pendant. Leonard completed this pendant with a high shine.
This pendant measures 2-1/4 inches from top of bale to bottom and is 1-3/16 inch at widest point. The stone measures 3/8 inch by 9/16 inch the bale has a 1/4 inch diameter.
Weighs 16.4 grams.
Stamped Sterling, Leonard Nez, and Navajo.
