Ernest Thomas Bilagody Sr. Sterling Silver & Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace

Ernest Thomas Bilagody Sr sterling silver squash blossom with 13 turquoise cabochons and silver overlay naja strung on Navajo pearls. Necklace hangs down 16” including a 3” naja. Pearls are 26” long. 

Artist Bio:

Navajo silversmith Ernest Thomas Bilagody (ETB) was born in Tuba City, Arizona to the Red House Big Water Clan and was an active silversmith for the better part of his life.  Guided by his mother early on, Ernest continued those traditions into his adult years. He worked as a silversmith for over 35 years until his passing in 2014.