Chimney Butte Naja Pendant | Kingman Turquoise | Heavy Sterling Silver | Native American Statement Jewelry
$542.00
Details
• Artist: Chimney Butte
• Material: Solid sterling silver
• Stone: Natural Kingman turquoise
• Accent stones: Coral
• Width: approx. 2.3 inches
• Length (with bail): approx. 3.75 inches
• Length (without bail): approx. 3 inches
• Bail opening: approx. 17 mm (fits larger chains & Navajo pearls)
• Weight: 85 grams
• Hallmarks: Signed Chimney Butte, stamped sterling
This striking Chimney Butte naja pendant is anchored by a truly exceptional Kingman turquoise stone — a stone with depth, movement, and complexity that invites long looking. There is a sense of landscape here, almost geological in feeling, as if layers of time are suspended within the turquoise itself.
The central Kingman cabochon displays a vivid, saturated turquoise base, alive with intricate matrix and mineral inclusions in warm tones of rust, tan, and soft gray. The patterning is organic and expansive — not uniform, not predictable — giving the stone a dynamic, almost topographic quality. Areas of dense blue contrast with pockets of matrix, creating visual texture and a feeling of depth. It’s the kind of stone where the eye keeps finding new details, a small world contained within a single cabochon.
Flanking the stone, Chimney Butte’s silverwork provides structure without distraction. The naja form is sculptural and substantial, crafted in heavy, solid sterling silver with confident curves and balanced proportions. Hand-stamped silver accents add subtle detail along the arms, echoing traditional motifs while keeping the focus firmly on the stone.
At the terminals of the naja, two warm coral accents introduce a quiet but powerful contrast — their deep red-orange tones grounding the composition and amplifying the vibrancy of the turquoise above. The interplay between turquoise, coral, and silver feels intentional and restrained, allowing each element space to breathe.
The silver has developed a natural, honest patina, enhancing the depth of the metal and reinforcing the pendant’s character. This piece is signed “Chimney Butte” and stamped sterling, marking it as authentic Native American craftsmanship.
The naja motif itself carries deep cultural history, traditionally used as a protective form and later incorporated into jewelry as a symbol of strength. Chimney Butte’s interpretation is bold and grounded — a piece meant to be worn centered, alone, and with presence.