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Sonoran Gold Turquoise Sterling Silver Pendant by Leonard Nez

Sonoran Gold Turquoise Sterling Silver Pendant by Leonard Nez

Regular price $ 3,000.00
Sale price $ 3,000.00 Regular price

A breathtaking, large-scale Sterling Silver pendant by celebrated Navajo silversmith Leonard Nez, showcasing a magnificent pear-shaped Sonoran Gold Turquoise cabochon from Sonora, Mexico. The stone displays a stunning landscape of vivid sky blue, rich emerald green, and warm golden-yellow tones — a hallmark of the finest Sonoran Gold material. The stone is set within a sterling silver bezel and framed by a bold, high-polish sterling silver oval surround. The bale features a secondary small oval Sonoran Gold turquoise accent stone and triple-line silverwork detailing — a signature touch of Leonard Nez's refined craftsmanship. The reverse is stamped STERLING / LEONARD NEZ / NAVAJO. 

  • Artist: Leonard Nez — Navajo
  • Stone: Sonoran Gold Turquoise (Sonora, Mexico)
  • Setting: High-polish Sterling Silver Oval Surround with Sterling Silver Bezel
  • Bale: Secondary Sonoran Gold turquoise accent stone
  • Dimensions: 57.9 grams; 1 7/8" W x 3 1/2" L with Bale
  • Hallmark: Sterling / Leonard Nez / Navajo (stamped on reverse)


About the Artist: Leonard Nez

Born in Keams Canyon, Arizona in 1956, Leonard Nez quickly established himself as a prominent jeweler after his wife, Marian, a skilled Navajo silversmith, taught him the craft. His first pendant led to numerous commissions, allowing him to support himself through his jewelry making within a year.

Leonard Nez is renowned for his expertise in heavy-gauge silver and gold, with a signature style that features fine chisel and stamp work, deeply grooved sterling silver overlay, and a blend of traditional and contemporary designs, including detailed scrollwork and classic feather motifs.

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Silver pendant with a large turquoise stone on a stone surface

Sonoran Gold Turquoise Sterling Silver Pendant by Leonard Nez

$ 3,000.00

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At Black Arrow Native American Jewelry & Art, we are proud to certify that all pieces labeled as Native American made are handcrafted by enrolled members of federally recognized tribes or certified Native artisans. We strictly adhere to the Indian Arts and Crafts Act of 1990 (IACA), a federal law that prohibits the misrepresentation of products as Native American made unless they truly are.

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Turquoise Quality Commitment

We take great pride in the turquoise featured in our jewelry. Every stone is hand-selected for its authenticity, visual quality, and origin.

Our turquoise is:

  • Genuine, never plastic or imitation
  • Stabilized only when necessary for durability (and always disclosed)
  • Often sourced from renowned mines such as Kingman, Golden Hill, Sleeping Beauty, Dry Creek, Sonoran Gold, and more.

    We maintain transparency about stone treatments and origins, and our team is trained to answer your questions with honesty and care.
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