There are certain shapes that have survived for centuries because nobody ever figured out how to improve them.
A feather.
A crescent.
A single stone the color of a desert sky after rain.
This necklace takes those familiar forms and strips away everything unnecessary. The result feels almost inevitable, as if the artist simply uncovered a design that had been hiding inside the silver all along. The crescent sweeps across the neckline like a rising horizon, while three hand-chased feathers fall below it with just enough movement to catch the light when you walk.
The turquoise isn’t oversized.
It doesn’t need to be.
Its job is to hold the sky together.
Artifact Registry
Artifact: The Place Where Sky Begins
Maker: Hallmarked D (currently unattributed)
Origin: Likely Navajo (Diné), Southwest United States
Date: Circa 1970s–1990s
Materials
- Sterling silver
- Natural turquoise cabochon
Weight: 25 grams
Construction
- Hand-fabricated sterling silver necklace
- Crescent (naja-inspired) centerpiece
- Three individually fabricated articulated feathers with hand-chased detailing
- Bezel-set natural turquoise
- Sterling link chain
- Stamped STERLING with a single D hallmark
Collector’s Gallery Value
$700–1,000
Estimated value for an equivalent work offered through a premier gallery or specialist Native American art dealer.
Field Observation
The hallmark remains unattributed, but the quality of fabrication stands on its own. The individually made feathers, wrapped suspension points, and restrained composition place the emphasis on craftsmanship rather than ornament. It’s a thoughtful reinterpretation of classic Navajo design language rather than a direct copy of older ceremonial forms.
Eric’s Notes from the Field
This is one of those necklaces that gets better the longer you own it.
The turquoise catches your eye first.
A month later, you’ll notice how beautifully those feathers were carved.
A year later, you’ll realize it’s the necklace you keep reaching for because it works with everything.
That’s usually the difference between jewelry that’s fashionable and jewelry that’s lasting.
There are certain shapes that have survived for centuries because nobody ever figured out how to improve them.
A feather.
A crescent.
A single stone the color of a desert sky after rain.
This necklace takes those familiar forms and strips away everything unnecessary. The result feels almost inevitable, as if the artist simply uncovered a design that had been hiding inside the silver all along. The crescent sweeps across the neckline like a rising horizon, while three hand-chased feathers fall below it with just enough movement to catch the light when you walk.
The turquoise isn’t oversized.
It doesn’t need to be.
Its job is to hold the sky together.
Artifact Registry
Artifact: The Place Where Sky Begins
Maker: Hallmarked D (currently unattributed)
Origin: Likely Navajo (Diné), Southwest United States
Date: Circa 1970s–1990s
Materials
- Sterling silver
- Natural turquoise cabochon
Weight: 25 grams
Construction
- Hand-fabricated sterling silver necklace
- Crescent (naja-inspired) centerpiece
- Three individually fabricated articulated feathers with hand-chased detailing
- Bezel-set natural turquoise
- Sterling link chain
- Stamped STERLING with a single D hallmark
Collector’s Gallery Value
$700–1,000
Estimated value for an equivalent work offered through a premier gallery or specialist Native American art dealer.
Field Observation
The hallmark remains unattributed, but the quality of fabrication stands on its own. The individually made feathers, wrapped suspension points, and restrained composition place the emphasis on craftsmanship rather than ornament. It’s a thoughtful reinterpretation of classic Navajo design language rather than a direct copy of older ceremonial forms.
Eric’s Notes from the Field
This is one of those necklaces that gets better the longer you own it.
The turquoise catches your eye first.
A month later, you’ll notice how beautifully those feathers were carved.
A year later, you’ll realize it’s the necklace you keep reaching for because it works with everything.
That’s usually the difference between jewelry that’s fashionable and jewelry that’s lasting.
