Ronald Tom Egyptian Turquoise Maiden Pendant
Sterling Silver • Egyptian Turquoise
Every generation tells the same story in a different language.
For Ronald Tom, that language is silver.
His iconic maiden pendants have become some of his most recognizable works—figures that embody abundance, resilience, family, and the enduring strength of the women who carry tradition forward. This pendant doesn’t simply depict a maiden; it honors her.
At the heart of the piece rests an extraordinary Egyptian Turquoise stone, long and elegant, its brilliant blue marked by delicate chocolate matrix that feels like ancient riverbeds crossing a desert sky. For more than five thousand years, Egyptian turquoise has adorned royalty, temples, and ceremonial objects, making it one of the oldest treasured gemstones in human history.
Surrounding the stone is Ronald Tom’s unmistakable silverwork. Graceful scrolls unfold like woven textiles, repoussé details add dimension, hand-stamped motifs crown the figure, and a beautifully decorated oversized bail completes the composition. Every curve feels intentional. Every line carries movement.
This is a pendant that bridges cultures—ancient Egyptian stone interpreted through the hands of a contemporary Navajo master.
Details
- Artist: Ronald Tom (Navajo)
- Natural Egyptian Turquoise
- Sterling Silver
- Hand fabricated
- Large decorative bail
- Signed Ronald Tom Sterling
Why We Love It
Ronald Tom’s maiden pendants have become highly sought after by collectors because each one feels deeply personal. No two are exactly alike. Gallery examples of his larger maiden pendants commonly retail from around $1,200 into the low $2,000s, depending on stone, size, and complexity, with exceptional examples commanding even more.
The elongated Egyptian turquoise gives this maiden a striking silhouette. Rather than competing with the silverwork, the stone becomes the heart of the piece—exactly where it belongs.
From Eric
I don’t think Ronald Tom makes jewelry that’s meant to be trendy. He makes pieces that feel like they’ll still matter thirty years from now. This maiden has that quality. She isn’t loud, but she’s unforgettable. The turquoise catches your eye first, then the silver starts revealing itself little by little. That’s the kind of piece I love—the one that keeps rewarding you every time you pick it up.
Ronald Tom Egyptian Turquoise Maiden Pendant
Sterling Silver • Egyptian Turquoise
Every generation tells the same story in a different language.
For Ronald Tom, that language is silver.
His iconic maiden pendants have become some of his most recognizable works—figures that embody abundance, resilience, family, and the enduring strength of the women who carry tradition forward. This pendant doesn’t simply depict a maiden; it honors her.
At the heart of the piece rests an extraordinary Egyptian Turquoise stone, long and elegant, its brilliant blue marked by delicate chocolate matrix that feels like ancient riverbeds crossing a desert sky. For more than five thousand years, Egyptian turquoise has adorned royalty, temples, and ceremonial objects, making it one of the oldest treasured gemstones in human history.
Surrounding the stone is Ronald Tom’s unmistakable silverwork. Graceful scrolls unfold like woven textiles, repoussé details add dimension, hand-stamped motifs crown the figure, and a beautifully decorated oversized bail completes the composition. Every curve feels intentional. Every line carries movement.
This is a pendant that bridges cultures—ancient Egyptian stone interpreted through the hands of a contemporary Navajo master.
Details
- Artist: Ronald Tom (Navajo)
- Natural Egyptian Turquoise
- Sterling Silver
- Hand fabricated
- Large decorative bail
- Signed Ronald Tom Sterling
Why We Love It
Ronald Tom’s maiden pendants have become highly sought after by collectors because each one feels deeply personal. No two are exactly alike. Gallery examples of his larger maiden pendants commonly retail from around $1,200 into the low $2,000s, depending on stone, size, and complexity, with exceptional examples commanding even more.
The elongated Egyptian turquoise gives this maiden a striking silhouette. Rather than competing with the silverwork, the stone becomes the heart of the piece—exactly where it belongs.
From Eric
I don’t think Ronald Tom makes jewelry that’s meant to be trendy. He makes pieces that feel like they’ll still matter thirty years from now. This maiden has that quality. She isn’t loud, but she’s unforgettable. The turquoise catches your eye first, then the silver starts revealing itself little by little. That’s the kind of piece I love—the one that keeps rewarding you every time you pick it up.
