Signed AJC Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Bear Pin

Beautiful Sterling Silver pin of the iconic Bear with a striking center stone of Royston Turquoise with a sawtooth bezel and highly detailed, beautiful silver hand stamping. Marked Sterling and signed with the hallmark of the artist, AJC for Navajo Albert Cleveland and his wife Jeanette, known for their traditional Navajo jewelry made with old tools from their revered family of Silversmiths, making this jewelry highly prized by collectors. Pin measures 2 x 1-3/4", wt 11.75g. The small pinback clasp is a traditional rollover in good working order. This is a prized piece for Collectors. A very meaningful totem to the culture, the bear represents strength, family, vitality, courage and health. Nice vintage condition with patina consistent of a pre-owned piece of its nature and time.