{"product_id":"peter-nelson-navajo-sterling-silver-overlay-and-turquoise-pendant-with-rug-pattern-design-sm4","title":"Peter Nelson, Navajo Sterling Silver Overlay and Turquoise Pendant with Rug Pattern Design,    (SM4)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA great little pendant with necklace by highly awarded Navajo silversmith Peter Nelson.  This rectangular pendant has a rug pattern done in the traditional Navajo overlay style.  The small, teardrop-shaped piece of Nevada turquoise is set in a handmade bezel.  Medium bale with thick, open-link chain and hook closure.  Stamped Peter Nelson on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Nelson was born and raised on the Navajo Reservation in Northeastern Arizona. He is a member of the Tsinnijinnie (Blackgoat) and Copah (Water) Clans. He has been actively making jewelry since 1977 and learned the art of silversmithing at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is known for his beautiful geometric patterns in unique silver finishes, inspired by the weaving of his mother, Jeanette Nez.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter has won many awards over the years and has taken several best-in-show awards for his traditional and contemporary silver jewelry, often combined with gemstones such as turquoise and coral. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDETAILS\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Peter Nelson, Navajo\u003cbr\u003eSize: 1 1\/4\" long ( 1 5\/8\" long including bale) x 1\/2\" wide, stone is 3\/8\" long x 1\/4\" wide, 20\" chain\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 16.5 grams\/.585 oz\u003cbr\u003eMaterials: sterling silver and turquoise\u003cbr\u003eCondition: vintage, from a private collection - excellent condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSM4\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sundance Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47816477409385,"sku":"SM4","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0242\/5605\/3353\/files\/IMG_3738_9a5307c4-8fd8-46ed-b245-f6b551a98bc1.jpg?v=1784566147","url":"https:\/\/thesundancegallery.com\/products\/peter-nelson-navajo-sterling-silver-overlay-and-turquoise-pendant-with-rug-pattern-design-sm4","provider":"The Sundance Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}