Vintage Faux Turquoise Naja Pendant
This item is a Southwestern-style Naja pendant, a traditional crescent-shaped motif often seen in Navajo jewelry. The piece is constructed from a silver-toned base metal, likely a cast pewter or silver-plated alloy, featuring a textured, hammered finish across the crescent body. It is accented with three synthetic or 'faux' turquoise cabochons: two oval stones at the terminals and one teardrop-shaped stone suspended in the center. The stones exhibit a bright blue hue with heavy black marbling intended to mimic natural turquoise matrix. The center stone is framed by a decorative rope-twist bezel, while the outer stones are held in smooth serrated bezels. Condition-wise, the pendant shows signs of age typical for vintage costume jewelry, including surface oxidation, a dark patina in the recessed areas, and minor scuffing on the resin-based stones. The top features a simple circular jump ring for attachment to a chain. This mass-produced, mid-to-late 20th-century costume piece lacks formal hallmarks, suggesting a commercial manufacturer rather than an individual artisan. Overall craftsmanship is moderate, focusing on aesthetic style rather than precious material value.
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Estimated Value
$25.00 - $45.00
Basic Information
Category
Vintage Costume Jewelry
Appraised On
March 13, 2026
Estimated Value
$25.00 - $45.00
Item Description
This item is a Southwestern-style Naja pendant, a traditional crescent-shaped motif often seen in Navajo jewelry. The piece is constructed from a silver-toned base metal, likely a cast pewter or silver-plated alloy, featuring a textured, hammered finish across the crescent body. It is accented with three synthetic or 'faux' turquoise cabochons: two oval stones at the terminals and one teardrop-shaped stone suspended in the center. The stones exhibit a bright blue hue with heavy black marbling intended to mimic natural turquoise matrix. The center stone is framed by a decorative rope-twist bezel, while the outer stones are held in smooth serrated bezels. Condition-wise, the pendant shows signs of age typical for vintage costume jewelry, including surface oxidation, a dark patina in the recessed areas, and minor scuffing on the resin-based stones. The top features a simple circular jump ring for attachment to a chain. This mass-produced, mid-to-late 20th-century costume piece lacks formal hallmarks, suggesting a commercial manufacturer rather than an individual artisan. Overall craftsmanship is moderate, focusing on aesthetic style rather than precious material value.
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