Southwestern Sterling Silver and Turquoise Nugget Necklace

Story

Turquoise has been mined in the American Southwest for over a thousand years, revered by Indigenous cultures as a stone of protection and sky-energy. This necklace represents the mid-to-late 20th-century studio revival that brought these raw, organic textures to the global fashion stage.

Maker / Origin

While unsigned, this piece is crafted in the traditional style of Native American lapidary artists of New Mexico and Arizona. These makers are celebrated for selecting stones that preserve the natural 'matrix'—the host rock—which gives each individual nugget its unique fingerprint and story.

Condition & Value

The necklace appears to be in excellent vintage condition with no visible cracked or damaged nuggets. The sterling silver clasp shows minor, attractive patina consistent with age. Value is driven by the natural origin of the turquoise, the substantial size and weight of the graduated nuggets, and the sterling silver findings.