Sterling silver Navajo Pearls are a beloved and iconic element of Navajo-Diné jewelry, referring to handmade sterling silver beads (typically round or slightly saucer-shaped) that are strung into necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or incorporated into larger pieces like squash blossom necklaces. They’re crafted entirely from silver by Navajo silversmiths using traditional techniques. The name “Navajo Pearls” was coined by traders, collectors, and jewelers because the smooth, lustrous silver beads resemble strands of classic European pearls. Authentic Navajo Pearls are timeless—worn alone for understated elegance or accented with turquoise, spiny oyster shell, or other stones for vibrant contrast. They are highly collectible, especially older or artist-signed pieces, due to the skill involved and the cultural legacy.

Mixed sterling silver Navajo pearls.
Hand-stamped corrugated saucer and saucer beads.

Length: 22″
Pearls: 6mm
Total Weight: 1.44 ozt