With a gorgeously colorful focal of artisan hand cut mixed turquoises, lapis & spiny oyster shell, this stylized Thunder Bird necklace is one of a kind! The gemstone focal was created in the Elksong studio starting with a base form of pale green Burmese jade. The hand pieced mosaic face is created with dozens of pieces of fiery red spiny oyster shell & various U.S. mined turquoises...some from long-closed mines such as Sleeping Beauty, Bisbee & Morenci. There's also a touch of deep blue lapis.
The focal is set on an oxidized sterling, spiraled wire bail. The necklace is strung bead style & includes Morenci turquoise nuggets, spiny oyster shell rondelles, vintage Mediterranean coral pieces, African turquoise rondelles, tiny rustic lapis bi-cone & faceted oblong beads and oxidized/stamped & bright/smooth sterling silver bench beads.
This unique statement necklace measures 20.5" (52.07 cm) in total length, including it's handmade, oxidized sterling wire wrap hook & eye clasp.
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