{"product_id":"warrior-of-the-winds-royston-pendant-alex-sanchez","title":"Warrior of the Winds Pendant by Alex Sanchez","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome pendants are built around a great stone. This one is built around a story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlex Sanchez’s celebrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaiden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series draws from ancestral imagery of the Pueblo peoples, combining symbolic human forms with his unmistakable style of deeply layered sterling silver and museum-quality turquoise. At the heart of this pendant rests an extraordinary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecollector-grade Royston turquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e cabochon, alive with brilliant blue-green color and intricate golden matrix that looks like a desert landscape viewed from above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Maiden rises above the stone as its guardian—her stylized face, coiled hair, and radiant crown representing wisdom, protection, and the enduring spirit of the Southwest. Every detail surrounding the turquoise is hand fabricated, creating a sculptural work that feels ancient while remaining unmistakably contemporary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt an impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e164 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this is one of those substantial Alex Sanchez pieces that immediately commands attention, whether displayed in a collection or worn as the centerpiece of a strand of Navajo pearls.\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 Alex Sanchez\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maiden Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Collector-Grade Royston Turquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 164 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSigned:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alex Sanchez\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind handcrafted pendant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEric’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlex’s Maidens have always felt different to me. They aren’t portraits—they’re guardians. This one feels like she’s been watching over this incredible Royston for generations, and somehow the silver and stone belong together as if they were always meant to be one piece. The turquoise is spectacular, but it’s the relationship between the Maiden and the stone that makes this pendant unforgettable. It’s wearable art with soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hespera Jewelry Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47666170462385,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/9641\/files\/Warrior_of_the_Winds_Pendant_by_Alex_Sanchez.webp?v=1783027966","url":"https:\/\/hespera.com\/products\/warrior-of-the-winds-royston-pendant-alex-sanchez","provider":"Hespera Jewelry Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}