Some jewelry announces itself.
This necklace doesn’t have to.
It carries itself with the quiet confidence that only comes from honest craftsmanship—heavy silver, balanced proportions, and the unmistakable glow of natural turquoise that’s been turning heads for half a century.
At 161.4 grams, this is a substantial vintage Navajo squash blossom, handcrafted by Edward Becenti, a silversmith whose work is seldom encountered compared to many of his contemporaries. His jewelry embodies everything collectors love about the golden era of Navajo silver: purposeful construction, elegant restraint, and a respect for the stone above all else. Hallmark references associate the plain EB mark with Edward Becenti, while he is also documented using a longer EPB hallmark on other works.
The blossoms are beautifully executed—long, graceful trumpet forms that feel almost botanical in their proportions. Each turquoise cabochon is recessed into a deeply oxidized bezel, creating dramatic contrast that makes the brilliant blue stones appear almost illuminated from within.
The naja is equally refined.
No unnecessary ornament.
No excessive stamp work.
Just clean architecture and perfect balance.
That’s the hallmark of a confident maker.
Edward Becenti understood that exceptional turquoise never needed to compete with silver.
It simply needed the right stage.
Artifact Registry
Artifact Name: Bluebird Crossing
Maker: Edward Becenti
Tribe/Origin: Navajo
Era: Circa 1960s–1970s
Materials: Sterling Silver, Natural Turquoise
Weight: 161.4 grams
Construction: Hand-fabricated sterling silver squash blossom necklace featuring graduated handmade Navajo pearls, traditional trumpet-form blossoms, open five-stone naja, hook-and-eye closure, and deeply oxidized shadow-box bezels highlighting natural turquoise cabochons.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with rich natural patina and beautifully preserved stones.
Collector’s Gallery Value: $5,500
Estimated gallery offering price for an authenticated vintage Edward Becenti Navajo squash blossom necklace of this size, weight, and craftsmanship offered through a premier Native American art gallery.
Field Observation
Edward Becenti’s work is considerably less common on today’s market than that of many better-known Navajo silversmiths, making authenticated examples particularly appealing to collectors. This necklace showcases the hallmarks of quality mid-century Navajo bench work: individually fabricated blossoms, handmade Navajo pearls, balanced silver architecture, and carefully matched turquoise. The deep recessed bezels surrounding each stone create an exceptional visual effect, emphasizing the vivid blue turquoise while adding remarkable dimensionality to the overall design. Hallmark references document both EB and EPB marks in association with Edward Becenti.
Eric’s Notes from the Field
This is exactly why I love vintage Native jewelry.
There are no shortcuts here.
Every bead was made by hand.
Every blossom was built one piece at a time.
Even the shadows were intentional.
Someone sat at a bench decades ago and decided that the turquoise deserved to glow just a little brighter.
And somehow…
it still does.
Bluebird Crossing
Sterling Silver
Native-Made & Handcrafted with Care
Navajo Pearls
Vintage
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Some jewelry announces itself.
This necklace doesn’t have to.
It carries itself with the quiet confidence that only comes from honest craftsmanship—heavy silver, balanced proportions, and the unmistakable glow of natural turquoise that’s been turning heads for half a century.
At 161.4 grams, this is a substantial vintage Navajo squash blossom, handcrafted by Edward Becenti, a silversmith whose work is seldom encountered compared to many of his contemporaries. His jewelry embodies everything collectors love about the golden era of Navajo silver: purposeful construction, elegant restraint, and a respect for the stone above all else. Hallmark references associate the plain EB mark with Edward Becenti, while he is also documented using a longer EPB hallmark on other works.
The blossoms are beautifully executed—long, graceful trumpet forms that feel almost botanical in their proportions. Each turquoise cabochon is recessed into a deeply oxidized bezel, creating dramatic contrast that makes the brilliant blue stones appear almost illuminated from within.
The naja is equally refined.
No unnecessary ornament.
No excessive stamp work.
Just clean architecture and perfect balance.
That’s the hallmark of a confident maker.
Edward Becenti understood that exceptional turquoise never needed to compete with silver.
It simply needed the right stage.
Artifact Registry
Artifact Name: Bluebird Crossing
Maker: Edward Becenti
Tribe/Origin: Navajo
Era: Circa 1960s–1970s
Materials: Sterling Silver, Natural Turquoise
Weight: 161.4 grams
Construction: Hand-fabricated sterling silver squash blossom necklace featuring graduated handmade Navajo pearls, traditional trumpet-form blossoms, open five-stone naja, hook-and-eye closure, and deeply oxidized shadow-box bezels highlighting natural turquoise cabochons.
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with rich natural patina and beautifully preserved stones.
Collector’s Gallery Value: $5,500
Estimated gallery offering price for an authenticated vintage Edward Becenti Navajo squash blossom necklace of this size, weight, and craftsmanship offered through a premier Native American art gallery.
Field Observation
Edward Becenti’s work is considerably less common on today’s market than that of many better-known Navajo silversmiths, making authenticated examples particularly appealing to collectors. This necklace showcases the hallmarks of quality mid-century Navajo bench work: individually fabricated blossoms, handmade Navajo pearls, balanced silver architecture, and carefully matched turquoise. The deep recessed bezels surrounding each stone create an exceptional visual effect, emphasizing the vivid blue turquoise while adding remarkable dimensionality to the overall design. Hallmark references document both EB and EPB marks in association with Edward Becenti.
Eric’s Notes from the Field
This is exactly why I love vintage Native jewelry.
There are no shortcuts here.
Every bead was made by hand.
Every blossom was built one piece at a time.
Even the shadows were intentional.
Someone sat at a bench decades ago and decided that the turquoise deserved to glow just a little brighter.
And somehow…
it still does.
