{"product_id":"fred-guerro-vintage-sterling-silver-navajo-bird-brooch-pin-with-turquoise","title":"Fred Guerro Vintage Sterling Silver Navajo Bird Brooch Pin with Turquoise","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharming and full of life, this vintage sterling silver brooch by Native American silversmith Fred Guerro depicts a bird in mid-flight, hand-fabricated in the classic Navajo tradition. The figure is cut from sheet silver and beautifully animated: wings sweep upward and outward in flight, the slender body tapers to a pointed beak with a stamped eye, and a fanned tail of incised feathers spreads below. The craftsmanship is rich with traditional hand-stamping—the upswept wings are decorated with rows of fine chiseled lines mimicking feather barbs, edged with applied silver droplets that lend a beaded, dimensional border, while a delicate star or sunburst stamp accents the lower body. At the bird's breast sits a single round turquoise cabochon, its sky-blue color clean and vivid, cradled in a serrated saw-tooth bezel that is a hallmark of Southwestern silverwork. The natural stone shows the soft variegation typical of genuine turquoise and provides a bright focal contrast against the silver. The metal carries a warm oxidized patina that settles into the stamped recesses, heightening the contrast of the tooled detailing and giving the piece authentic age and depth; surfaces are clean and intact, the bezel secure, and the stone undamaged. The reverse is fitted with a pin-stem and clasp closure for secure wear. Modest in scale yet rich in character, the brooch reflects the skilled handwork and naturalistic motifs prized in Navajo jewelry. Pieces by recognized artisans such as Fred Guerro appeal strongly to collectors of Native American and Southwestern silver, who value authentic stamping, hand-set turquoise, and the storytelling charm of figural designs. Wearable on a lapel, jacket, or hat, this turquoise bird pin offers genuine handcrafted heritage and timeless desert appeal for the discerning collector.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Silverware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55225633407267,"sku":"fred-guerro-vintage-sterling-silver-navajo-bird-brooch-pin-with-turquoise","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/fred-guerro-vintage-sterling-silver-navajo-bird-brooch-pin-with-turquoise_01.jpg?v=1781300937","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/fred-guerro-vintage-sterling-silver-navajo-bird-brooch-pin-with-turquoise","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}