Polychrome Cloud Mountain Turquoise Freeform Pendant by Darryl Becenti, Navajo

Darryl Becenti, a Navajo silversmith, set a natural polychrome Cloud Mountain turquoise freeform cabochon in a hand-finished sterling silver bezel on this pendant. Cloud Mountain turquoise — sometimes called Compitos — comes from China and is prized for its vivid sky-blue color blooming through dark host matrix in a distinctive polychrome pattern. Measures approximately 2.25" tall including bail, 1" wide, 24 grams. Bale: 10mm. Available exclusively through Turquoise Mustang.