Thunderbird Necklace by Rick Enriquez

A wearable work of art, this necklace embodies the soaring beauty of the desert sky. The striking thunderbird form—long revered as a symbol of protection, strength, and connection between earth and sky—serves as the canvas for intricate hand stampwork.

At the heart of thunderbird rests a vivid turquoise cabochon alive with an intricate spiderweb matrix. According to its auction’s provenance, the stone is attributed to Nevada’s famed No. 8 Mine, celebrated for producing some of the most beautiful and distinctive spiderweb turquoise ever discovered.

The thunderbird is suspended from an oxidized sterling silver chain that perfectly complements the pendant’s show of strength and vintage character. 

• Material: Sterling silver, marked
• Technique: Handmade Hopi style overlay
• Artist: Rick Enriquez, Navajo
• Motif: Thunderbird