Sterling Silver Golden Hills Turquoise Pendant by Readda Begay, Navajo jewelry
$1,199.00
Details
• Total length: 4.25 inches
• Pendant length: 3 inches
• Width: 2.5 inches
• Weight: 68.25 grams
• Bail opening: 21 mm (fits Navajo pearls and thicker chains)
• Stone: 15 Golden Hills turquoise stones
• You can take the bail off the hook and just hook the pendant directly on the chain
This striking statement pendant is handcrafted by Diné (Navajo) silversmith Readda Begay, a fourth-generation jeweler known for her bold turquoise work and traditional metalsmithing techniques. The pendant features 15 beautifully matched Golden Hills turquoise stones, arranged in a dramatic cluster that highlights the stone’s rare pale blue color with subtle lavender undertones and natural matrix.
Golden Hills turquoise is among the most sought-after turquoise varieties, mined in Kazakhstan and prized for its soft, icy blue hue—making this piece especially eye-catching and collectible.
The scale and weight of this pendant give it a powerful presence while remaining wearable. It pairs beautifully with Navajo pearls or a heavier chain and is designed to be a true focal piece—one that stands on its own.
About the Artist – Readda Begay
Readda Begay is a Diné (Navajo) artist and fourth-generation silversmith, born into a family where jewelry making is both livelihood and legacy. Growing up immersed in traditional Navajo jewelry practices, she learned the craft through hands-on experience passed down through generations, an approach rooted in patience, precision, and deep cultural respect.
Her work reflects classic Navajo design principles while embracing bold scale and strong stone presence. Readda is especially known for her skillful stone selection and clean, confident silverwork, allowing turquoise to take center stage. Each piece is entirely handcrafted, honoring traditional Navajo metalsmithing techniques rather than mass-production methods.
As a Diné artist, Readda’s jewelry is more than adornment, it is a continuation of cultural knowledge, storytelling, and identity. Her work represents the living tradition of Navajo silversmithing, where heritage and contemporary expression meet.
The listing is for 1 pendant.