Whispers of the Mesa Storyteller Pendant with Kingman Turquoise by Jeff James Jr.

Step into the spirit of the Southwest with this vintage storyteller pendant by renowned Navajo artist Jeff James Jr. Crafted in sterling silver and featuring a vibrant Kingman turquoise cabochon, this piece is a tribute to ancestral landscapes and cosmic symbolism.

The pendant showcases a hand-engraved Southwestern tableau: a radiant sun, guiding star, majestic mesas, two side profiles, and a humble pueblo farmstead nestled in the distance. These motifs reflect themes of life cycles, community, and connection to the land, honoring the storytelling traditions of Native American silversmiths.

A bezel-set turquoise stone, sourced from the historic Kingman Mine in Arizona, hangs freely within the silver frame, symbolizing the fluidity of spirit and the grounding power of earth. Kingman turquoise is prized for its vivid blue hues and intricate matrix, long revered for its protective and healing properties.

• Artist: Jeff James Jr. (Navajo)
• Materials: Sterling silver, Kingman turquoise
• Dimensions: 2 7/8" long × 1 1/4" wide
• Bail Opening: 1/2"
• Hallmarks: “JJJ” and “Sterling”
• Chain not included
  

Whether worn as a statement piece or cherished as a cultural artifact, “Whispers of the Mesa” invites you to carry a story etched in silver, told through stone.