Lapis Silver Pendant By Wil Vandever

Navajo Natural Lapis Lazuli Pendant Sterling Silver

The Late Mr. Wil Vandever (1951-2018) Navajo Silversmith Artist, handcrafted this gorgeous and attractive pendant design, a cabochon beautiful deep bright blue lapis lazuli is perfectly mounted in an intricate work,  his trademark coiled wire that encircles the bezel at the center of this rectangular meticulously work done, surrounding the stone has 6 perfectly balanced beads on the sides.  This is a great piece that will no be another new piece made from Mr.Vandever again, a wonderful piece to add in a collection for those who love, well-made Native American Jewelry. The Artist hallmark is stamped on the back of the pendant: a feather with initials ‘WCV”

DETAILS:

• Item: Pendant
• Artist: Wil Vandever (Deceased)
• Tribe: Navajo 
• Technique: Gem & Metal
• Metal: Sterling Silver
• Gem: Lapis Lazuli
• Measurements: 1.75” Long (including bale) by 7/8” Wide
• Bale: .55” long it will fit .55” wide chain 
•  Hallmarked: A feather with “WCV” at the center.