This fabulous vintage sterling silver statement pendant by the late New Mexican artist Mario Madrid (1961โ2021) is a striking example of his bold and imaginative silversmithing. The centerpiece is a gorgeous blue turquoise cabochon with a rich chocolate brown matrix, possibly from the Number 8 Mine or high-grade Royston, beautifully bezel set and framed with fine twist wire. Surrounding the stone are dimensional five-point stars mounted on flat silver discs, creating a dramatic celestial design with exceptional depth and texture. The pendant offers outstanding versatility with both a shepherd's hook for hanging from beaded necklaces or paperclip chains and a removable stamped bail that accommodates single or multi-strand beads up to a combined diameter of 20 millimeters. Mario Madrid's hallmark is stamped just below the shepherd's hook, making this an exceptional collector's piece by one of New Mexico's most admired artists.
PLEASE NOTE: the multi-strand sterling bead necklace from Sunwest Silver and the 8mm sterling silver burnished beads by Marilyn Platero are NOT included in this purchase. At the time of posting, the multi-strand necklace is available for sale.
Product Details:
๐ฐ๏ธ Decade: 1990s (estimated)
๐ชถ Artist: Mario Madrid (1961โ2021)
๐๏ธ Origin: New Mexico
๐ท๏ธ Material: Sterling silver
๐ Stone: Blue turquoise with chocolate brown matrix (possibly Number 8 Mine or high-grade Royston)
โจ Setting: Bezel set with fine twist wire border
โญ Design: Three-dimensional five-point stars on flat silver discs
๐ Pendant Style: Shepherd's hook with removable stamped bail
๐ฟ Bail Capacity: Accommodates single or multi-strand beads up to 20 millimeters in total diameter
๐๏ธ Hallmark: Mario Madrid hallmark below the shepherd's hook
๐ Total Length Including Bail: 3.75 inches
๐ Total Length Without Bail: 2.75 inches
๐ Pendant Width at Widest Point: 1.875 inches
โ๏ธ Total Weight: 50 grams
Shipping Information:
๐ FREE US SHIPPING by USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation.
๐ฆ Insurance is additional at actual cost, request before purchasing.
โ๏ธ International shipping available to select countries at actual cost.
๐ Accurate customs form completion.
๐ฐ Additional taxes and duties charged by your country.
Additional Information:
๐ This item is sold as pictured and described. Examine photos carefully.
๐ Ask any questions before purchasing.
Hashtags:
#MarioMadrid #SterlingSilver #VintagePendant #TurquoiseJewelry #StatementPendant #SouthwestJewelry #NewMexicoArt #NativeStyle #StarPendant #WearableArt #CollectorJewelry #HandcraftedSilver #TurquoiseLover #SilverPendant #ArtisanJewelry #BoldJewelry #RoystonTurquoise #Number8Turquoise #EstateJewelry #CestLaBries
PLEASE NOTE: the multi-strand sterling bead necklace from Sunwest Silver and the 8mm sterling silver burnished beads by Marilyn Platero are NOT included in this purchase. At the time of posting, the multi-strand necklace is available for sale.
Product Details:
๐ฐ๏ธ Decade: 1990s (estimated)
๐ชถ Artist: Mario Madrid (1961โ2021)
๐๏ธ Origin: New Mexico
๐ท๏ธ Material: Sterling silver
๐ Stone: Blue turquoise with chocolate brown matrix (possibly Number 8 Mine or high-grade Royston)
โจ Setting: Bezel set with fine twist wire border
โญ Design: Three-dimensional five-point stars on flat silver discs
๐ Pendant Style: Shepherd's hook with removable stamped bail
๐ฟ Bail Capacity: Accommodates single or multi-strand beads up to 20 millimeters in total diameter
๐๏ธ Hallmark: Mario Madrid hallmark below the shepherd's hook
๐ Total Length Including Bail: 3.75 inches
๐ Total Length Without Bail: 2.75 inches
๐ Pendant Width at Widest Point: 1.875 inches
โ๏ธ Total Weight: 50 grams
Shipping Information:
๐ FREE US SHIPPING by USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation.
๐ฆ Insurance is additional at actual cost, request before purchasing.
โ๏ธ International shipping available to select countries at actual cost.
๐ Accurate customs form completion.
๐ฐ Additional taxes and duties charged by your country.
Additional Information:
๐ This item is sold as pictured and described. Examine photos carefully.
๐ Ask any questions before purchasing.
Hashtags:
#MarioMadrid #SterlingSilver #VintagePendant #TurquoiseJewelry #StatementPendant #SouthwestJewelry #NewMexicoArt #NativeStyle #StarPendant #WearableArt #CollectorJewelry #HandcraftedSilver #TurquoiseLover #SilverPendant #ArtisanJewelry #BoldJewelry #RoystonTurquoise #Number8Turquoise #EstateJewelry #CestLaBries