This pendant is from our collection of Zuni Pueblo Native American jewelry and it is handmade in sterling silver. It is a channel inlay style pendant with Laboratory Opal, Turquoise, Onyx and Spiny Oyster Shell made by Zuni Pueblo artist Vernon Vacit.

Zuni Pueblo jewelers are well known for their exacting lapidary work that celebrates the stones and shells in mosaic designs. Stone setting techniques include cluster work, needlepoint, channel and mosaic inlay. Silver was introduced in their jewelry style around the 1870’s, after silversmith work was learned from Navajos. Turquoise, mother of pearl, spiny oyster shells, lapis, coral, onyx and man-made opal are some of the materials used in the outstanding Zuni jewelry. Zuni Pueblo is located in New Mexico near the Arizona border.

You can wear this pendant with your own favorite chain. When you purchase this pendant, we include a free sterling silver chain. The chain is from Italy. You can choose 16 or 18 inches long. When placing your order please specify chain choice. By default a chain of 16″ is included. Retail price for chain is $24 when buying separately.

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Necklace Details:

Authentic Zuni Pueblo Native American handmade

The mark “Sterling” is the alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper

Width Approximated: 1 1/2 inches

Height Approximated: 1 7/16 inches

Refer to picture with size description.