This Zuni cross pendant blends sacred symbolism with timeless materials, crafted in fine sterling silver and inlaid with mother of pearl, turquoise, and coral. Each stone is precisely cut and set using the traditional Zuni inlay technique, creating a radiant mosaic of color and meaning.
The cross—in Zuni tradition—often represents the four sacred directions, a symbol of balance and harmony with the natural world. It serves as a spiritual compass, grounding the wearer in connection to earth, sky, and self.
Mother of pearl brings a soft iridescence, symbolizing intuition, protection, and feminine strength. Its luminous surface reflects light and emotion, offering a calming, nurturing presence.
Turquoise, vivid and grounding, is seen as a guardian stone. Long held sacred by the Zuni people, it offers clarity, protection, and spiritual connection, linking sky and stone in every facet.
Coral, with its rich red hue, represents life, blood, and vitality. It carries the warmth of fire and the strength of ancestral lineage, offering energy and protection.
Together, these stones form a harmonious composition—each element supporting the next, bound by the silver that holds them. This pendant is more than ornament; it’s a wearable prayer of balance, beauty, and intention.
The chain is not included in this piece
