Sterling silver triangle pendant with inlay by Native American jewelry artist, Ron Henry, Navajo silversmith. The pendant has turquoise, Sugilite inlay and 14k gold accent. Ron uses inlaid stones and 14K gold in his heavy Native American silver creations. 1" long.
What is the color of sugilite? Grape jelly purple is a good description. More popular among consumers in Asia than North America, this is a very rare and beautiful opaque gem material with an unusual appearance. https://www.gemsociety.org/article/sugilite-jewelry-and-gemstone-information/