Smoked Ethiopian Opal Pendant – Navajo Made – Homer Begay

Navajo Handmade Ethiopian Opal Pendant

This pendant is a rare, authentic example of Navajo silversmithing, handcrafted by Navajo artist Homer Begay using natural Ethiopian opal and solid .925 sterling silver. opal 10 x 12.5mm

Ethiopian opal is celebrated for its vibrant, ever-changing play-of-color—alive with flashes of green and fire that shift with movement and light. The use of Ethiopian opal in traditional Navajo jewelry is extremely uncommon, making pendants like this highly collectible and increasingly hard to find.

Each pendant is individually handmade, featuring traditional Navajo silverwork paired with a natural, untreated opal. No molds, no casting, and no duplicates—every piece is completely one of a kind.

Authentic Navajo-made Ethiopian opal pendants of this caliber are exceptionally rare. We encourage customers to research comparable pieces to understand both the scarcity and the value offered here.

This pendant represents more than adornment—it is a wearable work of Native American art, created to be treasured for generations.