Description

Ernest Thomas Bilagody Navajo sterling Royston turquoise pendant.No issues, weight and measurements in pics.

Ernest Thomas Bilagody
Navajo silversmith Ernest Thomas Bilagody (ETB) was born in Tuba City, Arizona to the Red House Big Water Clan and has been immersed in his trade for the better part of his life. His grandparents are from the Around the House Clan and the Bitter Water Clan. This craftsman was guided by his mother early on and continued those traditions into his adult years. He worked as a silversmith for over 35 years, since the mid 1970s, until his passing in 2014.

His mother started him out with buffing the earrings she made. From there she gave him other duties, such as soldering things for her. With this beginning, Ernest started making his own jewelry, and he did not ever look back. He continued those traditions into his adult years.

Ernest worked out of his own home, and worked for various traders. Along the way he met many other silver and goldsmiths, and he always enjoyed sharing stories about the metals, turquoises and other materials they use.

All precious metals are tested and guaranteed, any Native American jewelry referred to as Silver or Sterling is guaranteed to be a minimum of 90% (coin) silver and possibly higher content. Anything marked is guaranteed to be whatit’s marked, most bracelets are photographed on a 6″ wrist, rings<br>photographed on the appropriate sized finger when possible. With bracelets if the measurement is not given in thethen inside circumference is<br>shown where the metal meets the number on the the cloth tape measure.See

Styles

Navajo

Period

Late 20th Century

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Sterling Silver

Turquoise

Condition

Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections

Color

Silver

Condition Notes

Condition consistent with wear and age of the item. For any specific questions or details, please reach out via 'Ask …moreCondition consistent with wear and age of the item. For any specific questions or details, please reach out via ‘Ask the Seller.’