ROSELLA PAXTON Apache Sterling Pilot Mountain & Hubei Turquoise Teardrop Pendant

This wonderful sterling silver statement pendant by the talented Navajo-trained Apache artist Rosella Paxton beautifully blends bold form with intricate detailing. At the center is a striking teardrop-shaped Pilot Mountain turquoise stone, high bezel set and framed with a classic twist wire border that draws the eye inward. Surrounding the centerpiece are individually bezel set Hubei turquoise cabochons, each separated by graceful curly ques and alternating stamped and smooth flat raindrops, creating wonderful movement and texture throughout the design. The bail is richly decorated with stampings and accented with two distinct stamped raindrops, and it comfortably accommodates beads up to 16 millimeters in size. Stamped RP STERLING on the back, this pendant is a strong yet elegant contemporary example of Rosella Paxton’s silversmithing. Condition Note: there is a hairline crack in the main stone which runs diagonally at about the midpoint from the left about 2/3 of the way to the right. The area feels a bit rough but the stone is extremely secure in the setting. PLEASE NOTE: the 10mm sterling silver burnished beads by Marilyn Platero are NOT included in this purchase. Product Details: 🕰️ Decade: 2020s 🏺 Artist: Rosella Paxton 🏷️ Material: Sterling silver 💎 Center Stone: Pilot Mountain turquoise cabochon 🔹 Accent Stones: Hubei turquoise cabochons 🎨 Design Elements: High bezel, twist wire border, curly ques, stamped and flat raindrops 🔗 Bail: Decoratively stamped, fits beads up to 16 millimeters 🖋️ Hallmark: RP STERLING 📏 Total Length Including Bail: Just over 3.5 inches 📏 Width at Widest Point: 1.875 inches ⚖️ Total Weight: 44 grams Shipping Information: 🚚 FREE US SHIPPING by USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation. 📦 Insurance is additional at actual cost, request before purchasing. ✈️ International shipping available to select countries at actual cost. 🛃 Accurate customs form completion. 💰 Additional taxes and duties charged by your country. Additional Information: 🔍 This item is sold as pictured and described. Examine photos carefully. 🌟 Ask any questions before purchasing. Hashtags: #RosellaPaxton #ApacheArtist #StatementPendant #SterlingSilver #PilotMountain #HubeiTurquoise #NativeArtistry #ContemporaryNative #WearableArt #TurquoiseJewelry #SilverPendant #GalleryJewelry #HandcraftedSilver #CollectorPiece #SouthwestStyle #BoldDesign #ArtisanJewelry #ModernNative #UniquePendant #CestLaBries