I’ll admit it…
The first time I saw this pendant I thought, “That’s a really nice sunflower.”
Then I picked it up.
Richard Singer completely got me.
There’s no turquoise here. No coral. No fancy stone trying to steal the show. It’s just sterling silver, which means every single thing you like about this pendant has to come from Richard’s hands.
The petals have just enough depth to catch the light differently as you move them. The engraving is crisp without feeling busy. And right in the middle, almost hiding in plain sight, is a traditional Sunface smiling back at you.
It’s one of those pieces that’s incredibly easy to overlook…
…until you actually spend ten seconds with it.
Then it becomes really hard to put back down.
Richard Singer comes from one of the great Navajo silversmithing families, and you can see that confidence here. He doesn’t need gemstones to make an impression. He lets proportion, engraving, and flawless overlay do all the work.
Turns out…
That’s more than enough.
Artifact Registry
Artifact: First Bloom
Maker: Richard Singer
Tribe: Navajo (Diné)
Materials: Sterling Silver
Weight: 18 grams
Construction: Hand-fabricated sterling silver overlay sunflower pendant with engraved foliage, traditional Sunface motif, and hand-stamped bail.
Collector’s Gallery Value: $850–1,150
Estimated value for a comparable Richard Singer sterling silver pendant offered through a premier Southwestern gallery or specialist Native American art dealer.
Curator’s Field Observation
Richard Singer’s work is recognized for exceptionally clean overlay and engraving. While many collectors know him for stone-set pieces, all-silver works like this highlight his greatest strength: creating depth, movement, and personality using nothing more than sterling silver and light. The result is a pendant that feels both contemporary and deeply rooted in traditional Navajo craftsmanship.
Hespera Character Registry
Registered Name:
Sunny
Species: Sunflower
Occupation: Professional mood improver.
Disposition: Cheerful. Never in a hurry.
Favorite Hobby: Turning toward good ideas.
Collector Warning: May result in random compliments from strangers.
Eric’s Notes from the Field
Sometimes the artist knows exactly how much is enough.
Another person might have added turquoise.
Another person might have made it bigger.
Richard stopped at exactly the right moment.
That’s usually the difference between a good piece…
…and one you end up wearing for twenty years.
First Bloom by Richard Singer
Sterling Silver
Native-Made & Handcrafted with Care
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I’ll admit it…
The first time I saw this pendant I thought, “That’s a really nice sunflower.”
Then I picked it up.
Richard Singer completely got me.
There’s no turquoise here. No coral. No fancy stone trying to steal the show. It’s just sterling silver, which means every single thing you like about this pendant has to come from Richard’s hands.
The petals have just enough depth to catch the light differently as you move them. The engraving is crisp without feeling busy. And right in the middle, almost hiding in plain sight, is a traditional Sunface smiling back at you.
It’s one of those pieces that’s incredibly easy to overlook…
…until you actually spend ten seconds with it.
Then it becomes really hard to put back down.
Richard Singer comes from one of the great Navajo silversmithing families, and you can see that confidence here. He doesn’t need gemstones to make an impression. He lets proportion, engraving, and flawless overlay do all the work.
Turns out…
That’s more than enough.
Artifact Registry
Artifact: First Bloom
Maker: Richard Singer
Tribe: Navajo (Diné)
Materials: Sterling Silver
Weight: 18 grams
Construction: Hand-fabricated sterling silver overlay sunflower pendant with engraved foliage, traditional Sunface motif, and hand-stamped bail.
Collector’s Gallery Value: $850–1,150
Estimated value for a comparable Richard Singer sterling silver pendant offered through a premier Southwestern gallery or specialist Native American art dealer.
Curator’s Field Observation
Richard Singer’s work is recognized for exceptionally clean overlay and engraving. While many collectors know him for stone-set pieces, all-silver works like this highlight his greatest strength: creating depth, movement, and personality using nothing more than sterling silver and light. The result is a pendant that feels both contemporary and deeply rooted in traditional Navajo craftsmanship.
Hespera Character Registry
Registered Name:
Sunny
Species: Sunflower
Occupation: Professional mood improver.
Disposition: Cheerful. Never in a hurry.
Favorite Hobby: Turning toward good ideas.
Collector Warning: May result in random compliments from strangers.
Eric’s Notes from the Field
Sometimes the artist knows exactly how much is enough.
Another person might have added turquoise.
Another person might have made it bigger.
Richard stopped at exactly the right moment.
That’s usually the difference between a good piece…
…and one you end up wearing for twenty years.
