Sterling silver and turquoise pendant by Navajo silversmith Phillip Guerro. The 1 1/4” x 1 5/8” pendant with a 3/4” bale has a 1” x 1 3/8” Pilot Mountain turquoise stone.
Phillip Guerro is an active Navajo silversmith from Canyoncito, New Mexico.
The Pilot Mountain turquoise mine is located in western Nevada. It began as a copper mine but soon it was realized that the turquoise found there was extremely high quality. Pilot Mountain turquoise is known worldwide for its high grade color and quality.
About the artist
Phillip Guerro
A master Navajo silversmith, all of Phillip Guerro’s jewelry is of the highest quality craftsmanship, with natural Turquoise and other genuine gemstones, No detail is missed, his work is authentic and beautiful, & because each piece is unique, with one of a kind stones, there will never be another exactly the same.
Phillip Guerro’s hallmark is "P T G" on reverse and stamped "Sterling". His work is noted on page 55 of Barton Wright's "HALLMARKS OF THE SOUTHWEST".
Phillip currently resides in Canyoncito, New Mexico.