Navajo Arts and Crafts Guild Sterling Silver Royston Turquoise Pendant Vintage

This striking Navajo Arts and Crafts Guild pendant features a Royston turquoise cabochon displaying vivid light green with subtle blue hues, a warm brown matrix, and natural gold flecks. The pendant is set in sterling silver with a substantial bale, allowing it to be worn comfortably on a thicker chain, collar, or strand of Navajo pearls. Crafted by Navajo artist JLG, it carries the Horned Moon provenance hallmark, a mark of authenticity and collector value recognized in multiple Native American jewelry publications. • Total length (including bale): 2 ⅛ in (5.4 cm) • Bale length: 9⁄16 in (1.4 cm) • Stone length: 1 3⁄16 in (3 cm) • Stone width: 11⁄16 in (1.7 cm) • Stone thickness: 3⁄16 in (0.5 cm) • Full pendant width (including setting): 1 3⁄16 in (3 cm) JLG – Navajo Silversmith Documentation The Horned Moon symbol is recognized as a Navajo Arts & Crafts Guild (NACG) hallmark, signifying verified authenticity and quality craftsmanship by a Guild artisan. Founded in 1941, the NACG was established to preserve traditional standards of excellence and to authenticate genuine Navajo workmanship. The Horned Moon hallmark identifies pieces created under the Guild’s oversight, verifying both authenticity and quality. Acquired in 1989 as a vintage piece. In excellent vintage condition consistent with age with light scratches on the backside. Please feel free to message if you have any questions on this fantastic vintage Navajo Arts and Crafts Guild Royston turquoise pendant.