Featured in this lot is this Navajo Diné Sterling Silver Multi-stone Spiny Oyster Pendant Necklace and Earrings by Navajo artist Elaine Becenti. This set features a wonderfully and professionally crafted sterling silver construction that features petit point Spiny Oyster faces that include rpetit point cabochons in an oval design with braided silver rope surrounding a centre mounted larger Spiny Oyster cabochon. Silver beads frame the outer oval backing. Navajo silversmith/artist Elaine Becenti continues the family tradition of sterling silver storytelling. Over the years this family has done some very interesting and sensitive silver stories, and Elaine has become one of the favorite storytellers of our time. Petit Point jewelry, characterized by tiny, precisely hand-cut stones (like teardrops, ovals, or squares) set in delicate silver clusters, is a hallmark of Zuni artistry, emerging around the 1920s-1930s. Navajo artists also adopted the intricate, feminine style, distinguishing itself from bolder Navajo silverwork by focusing on detailed stone arrangements rather than heavy silver. The artist's hallmark is stamped on the reverse of both the necklace and earrings, "B" and "Sterling". Necklace features a delicate sterling vine chain with a spring ring clasp. The set is in very nice condition, rich patina noted throughout. Necklace measures 10.25"L from clasp to pendant, pendant is 1"W x 1.25"L, earrings each measure 1"W x 1.25"L. Combined weight is 21gms.