Vintage Navajo Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace: 1970s Southwest Leaf Motif from Coastal Estate

Picture the relentless crash of Pacific waves against Northern California’s jagged cliffs, where fog veils the secrets of old trading posts long faded into legend. Unearthed from a sun-bleached estate trunk in this misty coastal haven—perhaps carried by a wandering artisan from the sun-scorched Southwest—this vintage Navajo turquoise coral necklace pulses with the untamed spirit of desert horizons meeting ocean depths.

In 2025, as turquoise blue and coral orange ignite spring/summer runways, this sterling silver pendant stands as a bridge to mid-century authenticity.

Not mere ornament, but a talisman for those drawn to Native American jewelry’s quiet power—collectors who invest in pieces evoking resilience and rarity, motivated by a deep-seated nostalgia for cultural narratives and sustainable legacies.

Forums echo with stories of wearers stacking it as a daily anchor, its stones whispering of ancient trade routes where Zuni inlay met Navajo craft, turning personal adornment into profound connection.

Crafted in the hallmark 1970s Southwest style [Inference: Feather-leaf motif, petit point inlay vibes], the pendant blooms like twin desert blooms: an oval turquoise cabochon (vibrant blue-green matrix, ~0.75” long) nestled beside its coral counterpart (warm red hues, ~0.75” long), both cradled in finely stamped silver feathers that fan outward in elegant symmetry—evocative of eagle plumes or sacred leaves, measuring 1.5 inches overall length from bail to tip.

The box chain, with its subtle links forged for enduring grace, drapes effortlessly, secured by a reliable spring ring clasp etched with time’s gentle patina.

At a featherweight 0.727 oz, it layers seamlessly over linen or leather, ideal for the modern bohemian channeling that 2025 oversized turquoise trend —bold yet intimate, a statement for festival fields or quiet gallery prowls.

This isn’t factory gloss; it’s the real whisper of Southwest artistry, where every bezel-set stone holds the earth’s unpolished fire—it could be turquoise from Nevada mines, with a coral look, evoking canyon sunsets—appealing to heritage enthusiasts and savvy investors eyeing vintage Native pieces’ steady appreciation.

In a market flooded with imitations, its unsigned patina adds that elusive authenticity collectors crave, fueling emotional bonds to Indigenous resilience and eco-conscious rarity.

As-is in very good condition—light oxidation enhances the vintage charm, no repairs needed.

No returns; buyer pays calculated shipping + handling (USPS domestic; USPS/UPS international). Ships swiftly from NorCal shores. Claim this coastal-desert fusion—let its feathers carry your story into the light.