There’s something different about this one. Instead of relying on bold geometry alone, Richard Yazza leaned into graceful curves, layered silver, and a floral cross silhouette that feels almost alive. At 80 grams, this is an heirloom-scale pendant—substantial in hand, beautifully balanced, and centered around exceptional natural Kingman turquoise.
Details
- Artist: Richard Yazza
- Tribe: Navajo
- Weight: 80 grams
- Materials: Sterling silver & natural Kingman turquoise
- Five large Kingman cabochons with eight matching accent stones
- Hand-fabricated sterling silver construction
- Layered repoussé silver petals and traditional Navajo stamp work
- Oversized hand-stamped bail
- Signed on the reverse
Why It Stands Out
While many Native crosses emphasize bold symmetry, this piece softens the form with flowing silver scrolls and floral elements, creating a design that feels elegant without losing its Southwestern soul. The vibrant Kingman turquoise is perfectly distributed, with a substantial center stone surrounded by matching cabs that give the pendant incredible visual balance.
Every silver element is individually fabricated and assembled by hand, giving the pendant remarkable depth and texture from every angle.
Eric’s Notes
I absolutely love pieces like this because they bridge two worlds. It’s unmistakably Navajo, but it also has this timeless elegance that makes it feel almost Victorian in its silhouette. At 80 grams, it’s got the presence collectors chase, yet the floral silverwork keeps it refined instead of overwhelming. This is one of those pendants that looks incredible on vintage Navajo pearls but would be just as stunning on a handcrafted chain. It’s the kind of piece people inherit—not replace.
There’s something different about this one. Instead of relying on bold geometry alone, Richard Yazza leaned into graceful curves, layered silver, and a floral cross silhouette that feels almost alive. At 80 grams, this is an heirloom-scale pendant—substantial in hand, beautifully balanced, and centered around exceptional natural Kingman turquoise.
Details
- Artist: Richard Yazza
- Tribe: Navajo
- Weight: 80 grams
- Materials: Sterling silver & natural Kingman turquoise
- Five large Kingman cabochons with eight matching accent stones
- Hand-fabricated sterling silver construction
- Layered repoussé silver petals and traditional Navajo stamp work
- Oversized hand-stamped bail
- Signed on the reverse
Why It Stands Out
While many Native crosses emphasize bold symmetry, this piece softens the form with flowing silver scrolls and floral elements, creating a design that feels elegant without losing its Southwestern soul. The vibrant Kingman turquoise is perfectly distributed, with a substantial center stone surrounded by matching cabs that give the pendant incredible visual balance.
Every silver element is individually fabricated and assembled by hand, giving the pendant remarkable depth and texture from every angle.
Eric’s Notes
I absolutely love pieces like this because they bridge two worlds. It’s unmistakably Navajo, but it also has this timeless elegance that makes it feel almost Victorian in its silhouette. At 80 grams, it’s got the presence collectors chase, yet the floral silverwork keeps it refined instead of overwhelming. This is one of those pendants that looks incredible on vintage Navajo pearls but would be just as stunning on a handcrafted chain. It’s the kind of piece people inherit—not replace.
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