The use of turquoise, shell, jet, and coral as personal adornment by Southwestern Native Americans dates from prehistoric times and the use of silver by the Navajo, Zuni, and Hopi is almsot 100 years old. 

This is a Native American handmade product that should not be confused with jewelry imitations. 

This Navajo sterling silver pendant, with the stamp "NAVAJC", measures 1 3/4" L (with bale) x 1 1/4" W.