Blue Gem Birdseye Turquoise Naja Pendant by Tonya Yazzie, Navajo

Tonya Yazzie, a Navajo silversmith, created this large-scale naja pendant in heavy sterling silver with a fine rope bezel and dangle detail, centered on a Blue Gem Birdseye turquoise stone. Blue Gem turquoise is mined in Lander County, Nevada, and is among the rarest American turquoise varieties — it is distinguished by its intense sky-blue color with minimal matrix. Birdseye matrix — circular spot patterns formed by pyrite nodule oxidation — adds additional collector interest to an already prized material. Available exclusively through Turquoise Mustang.