Vintage Wilson Padilla Sterling Silver Purple Sugilite Pendant Navajo Signed

Vintage teardrop-shaped sterling silver pendant featuring a vibrant purple sugilite stone. Handmade Native American jewelry by the noted. Wilson Padilla is a well-known Navajo artist active since the mid-20th century, recognized for traditional hand-worked silver techniques. The purple gemstone is highly consistent with.

A stone often used in his work, characterized by its deep lavender to royal purple hues and occasional dark matrix. The "925" mark indicates the pendant is made of. It features a polished cabochon set in a traditional bezel with hand-stamped or textured silver edging, typical of Padilla's style.

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