Vintage Gibson Nez Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace Estate Els PW 28270 My purpose in this painting

My purpose in this painting was to show the nobility and wisdom that sat in front of me

Valeriy's distinctive style brings depth and movement to the composition

The center marquise-shaped inlay of turquoise is flanked by a symmetrical pattern of geometric black jade and coral lines

punctuated at regular intervals by clusters of three to four vivid turquoise disc heishi accent beads

luminous opal

Vintage Gibson Nez Navajo Turquoise Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace Estate Els PW 28270 My purpose in this paintingA commanding statement piece a massive oval sterling silver pendant by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez, set with a dramatic elongated turquoise cabochon and strung on a handmade Navajo pearl strand of torpedo, barrel, and disc beads. The pendant is built around a long, narrow oval turquoise cabochon vivid sky blue with rich brown matrix held in a serrated rim setting at the center of a deeply worked oval silver disc. The outer border of the pendant is