Wild Horse and Purple Spiny Pendant

• Large Wild Horse + Purple Spiny Oyster pendant
• Half squash‑blossom cluster / half feather design
• Center stone: creamy white Wild Horse with red + brown hematite lines
• Teardrop purple spiny oyster cabochons
• Sterling silver, solid craftsmanship — stamped PN (Philbert Nez, Navajo)  
• Pendant approx 3.5 x 2.5 in  
• 0.5 in bale 

This large statement pendant blends two iconic Navajo motifs: half squash‑blossom cluster and half feather, anchored by a striking Wild Horse cabochon with creamy white body color and artistic red‑brown hematite lines. Surrounding the center stone are teardrop purple spiny oyster cabochons, each set in sterling silver with clean, traditional bezels. The pendant measures approximately 3.5 x 2.5 inches, with a 0.5‑inch bale that pairs easily with chains, beads, or leather. Stamped PN, this piece is handcrafted by Navajo silversmith Philbert Nez, known for bold, sculptural silverwork and strong stone choices.

Purple spiny oyster shell comes from the Spondylus princeps mollusk, found in deeper, colder ocean waters where the shell develops its rare purple coloration. The deeper the oyster lives, the richer and more saturated the purple becomes. Spiny oyster has been used in Southwestern jewelry for centuries, symbolizing water, life, emotional flow, and intuition. The purple variety is especially prized for its depth, rarity, and spiritual resonance.

Philbert Nez is a respected Navajo silversmith known for his strong, architectural silverwork and his ability to blend traditional Navajo motifs with contemporary balance. His pieces often feature bold stones, clean bezels, and thoughtful symmetry. Collectors value his work for its craftsmanship, cultural grounding, and the unmistakable presence his designs carry.

This pendant feels like a meeting of elements — earth, water, spirit, and movement. Wild Horse brings clarity, grounding, and all‑color healing, while purple spiny oyster adds emotional depth and intuitive flow. The half‑feather, half‑squash‑blossom design feels like a bridge between tradition and transformation, a piece that honors where you come from while guiding where you’re going. Philbert Nez’s touch gives it a quiet authority: bold, balanced, and deeply protective, the kind of medicine that settles into your energy and reminds you to move with purpose and presence.