Pin & Pendant, Natural Stone, Turquoise, 45 Carats Cloud Mountain, Hallmark, Contemporary, 1170

An elegant and intricate beauty.

This stunning statement piece stole our hearts. Crafted in 1990 by Navajo artisan Bernyse Chavez for Golden Eagle Trading Company, the pin-and-pendant combo piece features a remarkable convex specimen stone of rare Cloud Mountain turquoise framed in scalloped sterling silver with stamped details and applique accents. A really lovely find!

Bernyse Chavez (Navajo). Active since 1988. Bib necklaces; double-sided pendants; stampwork; turquoise and coral; leaves; inlay.

Marks: B C; B Chavez; Bernyse Chavez Sterling (script)

Golden Eagle Trading Company (Wholesaler; manufacturer, shop). Established in 1973 in Las Vegas, NV, the company relocated to Albuquerque, NM. The company originally commissioned Native American silversmiths to produce for the wholesale business before it turned to manufacturing jewelry for the tourist trade. Golden Eagle eventually opened its doors to the retail trade shortly before it ceased operations permanently in 2014.

Mark: GE (conjoined; the company’s logo)

• artist: Golden Eagle Trading Company & Bernyse Chavez
• affiliation: Navajo
• hallmarks: 1990 STERLING GE (conjoined) BC
• materials: sterling silver, Cloud Mountain turquoise
• measurements: 45 carats of Cloud Mountain turquoise 2 1/4"
  
• weight: 26 grams
• pendant loop and locking c-clasp
• contemporary
• style: JP1170