Vintage Signed Zuni Petit Point Pin-Pendant — Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Silver

This masterfully crafted diamond-shaped brooch — which also doubles as a pendant — features five delicate flower blossoms that are precisely cut from coveted Sleeping Beauty turquoise, known for its pure, robin's egg blue hue. Today, with the Sleeping Beauty mine closed and no plans to reopen, this turquoise is only available in small quantities and is primarily used by Native American silversmiths for small cabochons, making truly authentic pieces like this increasingly precious and collectible. Details: • Designer: Signed VES • Era: Pre-1980s • Material: Sterling silver (professionally verified) • Stone: Sleeping Beauty turquoise • Style: Zuni petit point cluster • Closure: Traditional pin back plus bail fixture for hanging on a chain • Acquired: Durango, Colorado • Recent Care: Professionally restored with matching Sleeping Beauty turquoise by expert jeweler Measurements: • Size: 1 7/8" measured point-to-point in diamond orientation • Stone Size: Approx 3-4mm each (petit point cuts) • Depth: Approx 1/4 inch (including pin mechanism) Condition: • In excellent vintage condition with professional restoration. Three stones were recently replaced by a professional jeweler using matched Sleeping Beauty turquoise. #ZuniJewelry #SleepingBeautyTurquoise #VintageNativeAmericanJewelry #TurquoiseBrooch #ZuniCluster #PetitPoint #SterlingSilverJewelry #NativeAmericanArt #TurquoisePendant #VintageJewelry #CollectibleJewelry #SouthwesternJewelry #HandmadeJewelry #TurquoiseCollector