{"product_id":"bluebird-crossing-squash-blossom-edward-becenti","title":"Bluebird Crossing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome jewelry announces itself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis necklace doesn’t have to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e161.4 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is a substantial vintage Navajo squash blossom, handcrafted by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdward Becenti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e mark with Edward Becenti, while he is also documented using a longer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEPB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hallmark on other works.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe naja is equally refined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo unnecessary ornament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo excessive stamp work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust clean architecture and perfect balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat’s the hallmark of a confident maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdward Becenti understood that exceptional turquoise never needed to compete with silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt simply needed the right stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtifact Registry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtifact Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBluebird Crossing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Edward Becenti\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTribe\/Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Navajo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1960s–1970s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sterling Silver, Natural Turquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e161.4 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent vintage condition with rich natural patina and beautifully preserved stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Gallery Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$5,500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimated 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eField Observation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdward 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEPB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marks in association with Edward Becenti.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEric’s Notes from the Field\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is exactly why I love vintage Native jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are no shortcuts here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery bead was made by hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery blossom was built one piece at a time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven the shadows were intentional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomeone sat at a bench decades ago and decided that the turquoise deserved to glow just a little brighter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd somehow…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eit still does.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hespera Jewelry Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47741603119281,"sku":null,"price":3499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/9641\/files\/Bluebird_Crossing_Full.webp?v=1784740860","url":"https:\/\/hespera.com\/products\/bluebird-crossing-squash-blossom-edward-becenti","provider":"Hespera Jewelry Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}