Chimney Butte Sonoran Turquoise Naja Pendant – 3.5” Sterling Silver & Signed Navajo Jewelry – Southwestern Statement Pendant
$254.00
This striking naja pendant is a handcrafted creation by master Navajo silversmith Chimney Butte, featuring a beautiful oval of Sonoran turquoise set in sterling silver. The piece blends traditional Navajo design with bold Southwestern style, making it a wearable symbol of cultural heritage.
Significance of the Naja:
The naja—a crescent-shaped pendant—has deep meaning in Navajo and other Native American traditions. Historically introduced through Spanish and Moorish influence, the Navajo adopted and reimagined the design, placing it as the centerpiece of the squash blossom necklace. The naja is often seen as a symbol of protection, good fortune, and spiritual harmony. For many wearers, it serves as both a beautiful adornment and a meaningful emblem with centuries of history.
Details:
• Artist: Chimney Butte (signed)
• Gemstone: Sonoran turquoise
• Material: Sterling silver (.925)
• Weight: 59 grams
• Length: 3.5 inches
• Width: ~13.25 mm
• Bail opening: 16 mm (fits most chains or beads)
• Condition: New, artisan handmade
This pendant can be worn alone on a silver chain, paired with Navajo pearls, or added to a squash blossom necklace for a truly traditional Southwestern look.
The listing is for 1 pendant. Chain not included.