Turquoise and Sterling Silver Tassel Pendant Necklace

This necklace features a modern southwestern-inspired tassel pendant crafted from sterling silver and turquoise. The centerpiece is a large, polished teardrop-shaped turquoise cabochon with a vibrant blue-green hue and subtle white to light-grey matrix inclusions. This central stone is top-drilled and secured with a hand-wrapped silver wire bail. Suspending the pendant are four cascading lengths of round-link sterling silver cable chain of varying lengths. Interspersed among the chains are accent beads, including round polished turquoise beads, small turquoise chips (heishi style), and tiny silver spacer beads with a granulated or beaded texture. The craftsmanship utilizes jewelry-making techniques such as wire wrapping around headpins to secure the smaller stones. The sterling silver exhibits a bright finish with very light surface oxidation common in pre-owned jewelry, but no major signs of damage or repair are visible. The overall aesthetic suggests a contemporary artisanal or 'boutique' style, likely produced within the last 20 years. The combination of the heavy gauge chains and the substantial central teardrop stone indicates a piece of moderate weight and durable construction.