Some stones don’t whisper—they glow.
This remarkable pendant by Ronald Tom pairs one of his unmistakable Ribbon Maidens with an extraordinary piece of Royston turquoise, where ribbons of brilliant sky blue drift across warm sandstone tones like sunlight spilling across canyon walls. It is the kind of natural color transition collectors spend years hoping to find.
Ronald Tom has become one of the defining contemporary voices in Native jewelry because every pendant is more than ornament—it tells a story. His Ribbon Maidens have become instantly recognizable, blending traditional Navajo silversmithing with his own graceful, sculptural vocabulary. The flowing silverwork, repoussé details, hand-stamped accents, and expressive figure transform this piece into wearable art.
At 36 grams, the pendant has excellent presence while remaining versatile enough for everyday wear or as the focal point of a strand of Navajo pearls or high-grade turquoise beads. The generous stamped bail accommodates a wide variety of chains and bead necklaces.
This is exactly the kind of Ronald Tom work that disappears quickly into private collections—not because it’s flashy, but because it’s unmistakably his.
Specifications
- Artist: Ronald Tom (Navajo)
- Stone: Natural Royston Turquoise
- Weight: 36 grams
- Signed: R. Tom Sterling
- Hand-fabricated sterling silver
- Large stamped bail accommodates Navajo pearls or bead strands
Collector’s Gallery Value
$2,200–3,000
Collector’s Gallery Value reflects the estimated replacement cost of acquiring a comparable example through a premier gallery or specialized Native American art dealer. It is intended to provide collecting context rather than establish a retail asking price.
Eric’s Notes from the Field
This is why I chase Ronald Tom.
Anybody can set a beautiful stone. Very few artists can make the silver feel alive around it.
Look at the movement. The Ribbon Maiden isn’t just sitting above the turquoise—she feels like she belongs to it, almost as if she’s guarding the landscape inside the stone. Then you notice the little hand-built details, the repoussé work, the stamped bail…and suddenly you realize none of this happened by accident.
And then there’s the Royston.
Most people look for blue. I look for personality. The cream, the gold, the ribbons of electric turquoise—they’re what make this stone unforgettable. It’s a landscape you can wear.
This is the kind of pendant that reminds me why Ronald Tom sits in the top tier of living Navajo artists. Every piece has a soul before you ever put it on.
Royston Turquoise
The Sunlit Covenant by Ronald Tom
Sterling Silver
Native-Made & Handcrafted with Care
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Some stones don’t whisper—they glow.
This remarkable pendant by Ronald Tom pairs one of his unmistakable Ribbon Maidens with an extraordinary piece of Royston turquoise, where ribbons of brilliant sky blue drift across warm sandstone tones like sunlight spilling across canyon walls. It is the kind of natural color transition collectors spend years hoping to find.
Ronald Tom has become one of the defining contemporary voices in Native jewelry because every pendant is more than ornament—it tells a story. His Ribbon Maidens have become instantly recognizable, blending traditional Navajo silversmithing with his own graceful, sculptural vocabulary. The flowing silverwork, repoussé details, hand-stamped accents, and expressive figure transform this piece into wearable art.
At 36 grams, the pendant has excellent presence while remaining versatile enough for everyday wear or as the focal point of a strand of Navajo pearls or high-grade turquoise beads. The generous stamped bail accommodates a wide variety of chains and bead necklaces.
This is exactly the kind of Ronald Tom work that disappears quickly into private collections—not because it’s flashy, but because it’s unmistakably his.
Specifications
- Artist: Ronald Tom (Navajo)
- Stone: Natural Royston Turquoise
- Weight: 36 grams
- Signed: R. Tom Sterling
- Hand-fabricated sterling silver
- Large stamped bail accommodates Navajo pearls or bead strands
Collector’s Gallery Value
$2,200–3,000
Collector’s Gallery Value reflects the estimated replacement cost of acquiring a comparable example through a premier gallery or specialized Native American art dealer. It is intended to provide collecting context rather than establish a retail asking price.
Eric’s Notes from the Field
This is why I chase Ronald Tom.
Anybody can set a beautiful stone. Very few artists can make the silver feel alive around it.
Look at the movement. The Ribbon Maiden isn’t just sitting above the turquoise—she feels like she belongs to it, almost as if she’s guarding the landscape inside the stone. Then you notice the little hand-built details, the repoussé work, the stamped bail…and suddenly you realize none of this happened by accident.
And then there’s the Royston.
Most people look for blue. I look for personality. The cream, the gold, the ribbons of electric turquoise—they’re what make this stone unforgettable. It’s a landscape you can wear.
This is the kind of pendant that reminds me why Ronald Tom sits in the top tier of living Navajo artists. Every piece has a soul before you ever put it on.
Royston Turquoise
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