Vintage Signed “Freddy” Sterling Silver & Spiderweb Turquoise Cross Pendant

At 3.75 inches high, this is a substantial piece — but what makes it remarkable is the way every element contributes to the whole.

At the center sits a beautiful robin’s-egg blue turquoise cabochon, threaded with dark spiderweb matrix and encircled by a strongly shaped sterling oval. The effect is almost nest-like — protective, enclosing, unified — though whether that symbolism was intentional is impossible to know.

From there, the design moves outward into long raised silver elements and finely worked, feather-like edges that give the cross texture, rhythm and movement. Even the large teardrop-shaped bail feels considered as part of the composition rather than simply added as hardware.

Each detail has enough strength to stand on its own, yet the complete assemblage feels remarkably cohesive: graphic and sculptural, powerful without being severe, and distinctly Southwestern without relying on convention.

The reverse is hand-signed “Freddy” and separately stamped STERLING. We have not yet positively identified the silversmith behind the signature and therefore make no unsupported tribal or artist attribution.

Approx. 3.75" H x 2.25" W.