• Black Jack Turquoise cabochon in sterling silver
• Stamped ED (artist unknown)
• Pendant size approx 2.25 x 1.25 in
• 0.5 in bale with animal paw‑print detail
• Heavy silverwork with layered accents and traditional motifs
This pendant centers a bold Black Jack Turquoise cabochon framed in thick, hand‑worked sterling silver. The piece measures approximately 2.25 x 1.25 inches, giving it a strong, grounded presence without feeling oversized. The bale is a full 0.5 inches, detailed with an animal paw print and surrounded by layered silver accents that echo classic Southwestern design. Stamped ED, the artist remains unknown, but the craftsmanship is unmistakably intentional and skilled.
Black Jack Turquoise comes from Nevada and is known for its dramatic, high‑contrast matrix and deep blue‑green tones. The mine produces in small quantities, making larger, clean cabochons like this one increasingly collectible. The stone often shows a storm‑sky palette — dark matrix swirling through vivid color — giving each piece a sense of movement and depth. This pendant’s stone is a strong example of the mine’s signature look: bold, moody, and visually powerful.
Black Jack Turquoise carries the energy of weather rolling across desert mountains — charged, protective, and ancient. In Lifted work, this stone is used for clarity, grounding, and spiritual sovereignty, the kind of medicine that helps you stand in your own direction without bending to noise around you. Paired with the paw‑print bale, the piece feels like a guide: an animal ally, a tracker, a guardian that walks beside you. This pendant doesn’t just accessorize — it claims space, holds power, and moves with the quiet confidence of something that remembers where it came from.
