Vintage sterling silver jewelry turquoise navajo

Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Turquoise Chip Inlay Thunderbird Necklace - Bench Beads - Signed Nezzie. Beautiful vintage Navajo sterling silver necklace featuring turquoise chip inlay thunderbirds and traditional bench-made beads. The centerpiece is a large thunderbird pendant with detailed hand-stamped work and vibrant turquoise inlay. The necklace includes four smaller inlay thunderbirds along the strand. The back of the center pendant is artist signed "Nezzie", a known Navajo silversmith family name.

Origin: Navajo (Diné), Southwestern USA. Material: Sterling silver (appears unmarked but consistent with Navajo sterling work).

Beads: Handmade Navajo bench beads. Clasp: Handmade hook & eye.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with natural patina and light wear appropriate for age. Center pendant size: 2.5 inches. Smaller thunderbirds: 1.5 inches. A gorgeous collector-quality piece of Native American jewelry and a striking statement necklace.

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