Royston Turquoise Necklace and Pendant

The large pendant holds roughly eight irregularly shaped cabochons in mixed blue, green, yellow-green and brown tones with visible matrix veining. Each stone is bezel-set and framed by twisted wire, with stamped decorative elements and applied silver beading around the perimeter. The pendant hangs from a double strand of smaller tumbled stone beads. Silver is polished with patina settled in the recessed areas. Made by Charlene Yazzie, Navajo. Measures 26 in; weighs 123 g. One piece, held at the gallery in Santa Fe.