#139 • Handmade Native American Navajo (Diné) Peace Dollar & Turquoise Cluster Pendant

Part of Firearm and Tack Auction (timed auction by Bid Fast and Last)

High bid $550.00

Status: Sold

This striking, museum-caliber pendant showcases the refined craftsmanship and cultural artistry synonymous with high-end Navajo silversmithing. Hand-crafted and artist-signed E. Richards, the piece centers around a 1923 Peace Dollar, meticulously bezel-set in heavy gauge sterling silver. The coin—symbolic of harmony, prosperity, and resilience—has long been a favored element in traditional Diné jewelry, celebrated for both its historical and spiritual significance.   Framing the coin is a radiant halo of natural turquoise cabochons, each hand-selected for its unique matrix and vibrant blue-green tones. The stones are arranged in classic cluster style—a hallmark of Navajo artistry—evoking traditional heirloom pieces from the mid-20th century while maintaining the strength and presence collectors seek in contemporary masterwork.   With a commanding approximately 85.8 grams of sterling silver and measuring approximately 2.5” x 2.5”, this pendant offers exceptional weight, balance, and tactile quality—attributes highly prized by advanced collectors. Its bold symmetry, old-style patina, and traditional turquoise cluster design place it in the realm of legacy-level Native American jewelry.