Vintage Veronica Martza Silver Zuni Needlepoint Turquoise Pendant

This pendant is classic vintage, late 20th century, Zuni Native American jewelry. Meticulously crafted by Veronica Martza, a Zuni Pueblo silversmith, she is well known and recognized for her intricate cluster and needlepoint work. Each stunning piece of turquoise is hand-cut and individually set in a sawtooth bezel. It is symmetrically perfect. Ms. Martza's hallmark is hand-etched on the back of the pendant. It is in excellent condition with no chips in the stones.

Gemstone: Sleeping Beauty turquoise and Kingman turquoise were primarily used for intricate cluster and needlepoint work by many Zuni artisans from the same era. 1980s to the 1990s. The Sleeping Beauty mine officially closed production operations in 2011. 19g and approximately 2.75" in length.