Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Bench Bead Necklace Turquoise Pendant | Native

Vintage Navajo Sterling Silver Bench Bead Necklace with Natural Turquoise Pendant | Unsigned | 24” Length | Circa 1960s–80sThis stunning vintage Navajo necklace showcases the timeless elegance of traditional craftsmanship. Featuring beautifully hand-wrought sterling silver bench beads, fluted saucer spacers, and sleek elongated melon beads, the strand is finished with a large natural turquoise pendant set in sterling silver.The pendant measures 1.5" long by 1.25" wide, centered with a sky-blue turquoise cabochon exhibiting classic black web matrix — most likely from the Kingman mine in Arizona. It is framed in a traditional scalloped bezel with twist wire detailing and silver drop accents.Strung securely on vintage metal chain (not wire or string), this 24" necklace sits beautifully and wears comfortably. The hook and eye clasp is classic to vintage Navajo jewelry, and the piece has tested positive for sterling silver, though unsigned — common for pre-1970s Native American work sold through trading posts.📏 Details:Total length (not including pendant): 24"Pendant dimensions: 1.5" x 1.25"Materials: Sterling silver, turquoise, metal chainStone: Natural turquoise, likely KingmanWeight: Substantial and beautifully balancedHallmark: None (tests sterling, unsigned vintage Navajo)This is a beautiful example of collectible Old Pawn-era Navajo jewelry — bold enough to wear solo, yet timeless in design for layering. A true heirloom piece for Southwest collectors or lovers of Native American artistry.