{"product_id":"the-pharaoh-s-secret-by-ronald-tom","title":"The Pharaoh’s Secret by Ronald Tom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRonald Tom Egyptian Turquoise Maiden Pendant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSterling Silver • Egyptian Turquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery generation tells the same story in a different language.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Ronald Tom, that language is silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis iconic maiden pendants have become some of his most recognizable works—figures that embody abundance, resilience, family, and the enduring strength of the women who carry tradition forward. This pendant doesn’t simply depict a maiden; it honors her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of the piece rests an extraordinary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEgyptian Turquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stone, long and elegant, its brilliant blue marked by delicate chocolate matrix that feels like ancient riverbeds crossing a desert sky. For more than five thousand years, Egyptian turquoise has adorned royalty, temples, and ceremonial objects, making it one of the oldest treasured gemstones in human history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurrounding the stone is Ronald Tom’s unmistakable silverwork. Graceful scrolls unfold like woven textiles, repoussé details add dimension, hand-stamped motifs crown the figure, and a beautifully decorated oversized bail completes the composition. Every curve feels intentional. Every line carries movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a pendant that bridges cultures—ancient Egyptian stone interpreted through the hands of a contemporary Navajo master.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ronald Tom (Navajo)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Egyptian Turquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand fabricated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge decorative bail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSigned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRonald Tom Sterling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRonald Tom’s maiden pendants have become highly sought after by collectors because each one feels deeply personal. No two are exactly alike. Gallery examples of his larger maiden pendants commonly retail from around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$1,200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into the low \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$2,000s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, depending on stone, size, and complexity, with exceptional examples commanding even more. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elongated Egyptian turquoise gives this maiden a striking silhouette. Rather than competing with the silverwork, the stone becomes the heart of the piece—exactly where it belongs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Eric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI don’t think Ronald Tom makes jewelry that’s meant to be trendy. He makes pieces that feel like they’ll still matter thirty years from now. This maiden has that quality. She isn’t loud, but she’s unforgettable. The turquoise catches your eye first, then the silver starts revealing itself little by little. That’s the kind of piece I love—the one that keeps rewarding you every time you pick it up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hespera Jewelry Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47681469513905,"sku":null,"price":1895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/9641\/files\/The_Pharaoh_s_Secret_by_Ronald_Tom.webp?v=1783529408","url":"https:\/\/hespera.com\/products\/the-pharaoh-s-secret-by-ronald-tom","provider":"Hespera Jewelry Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}