
Two strand Kingman turquoise necklace with Inlaid Pendent
This necklace definitely says " Santo Domingo Pueblo necklace".
I made the two strand necklace with Kingman turquoise, Sterling silver beads and on both sides of ends I added Spiney Oyster shell beads and more sterling silver beads. Finished with handmade sterling silver cones.(SIGNED with Joe Chavez makers mark) and handmade sterling silver hook and eye clasps.
On the inlaid pendant I cut, shape, grind and polished each stone and shell. The top bail is inlayed with natural mother-of-pearl, turquoise in different shades of blue and green and black jet stone. Inlaid onto harvested Buffalo bone.
Under the bail I added one of my larger handmade Kingman turquoise bead as well giving it more definition. I then worked on the larger inlayed piece using the same stones and shell like the bail. Inlaid onto Pipestone on the reverse side where I signed my signature brand "LeJeune". The pendant is removable so it is very versatile to wear. Many days and hours went into creating this necklace. And I know it will look gorgeous on you!.
Authentic Santo Domingo Pueblo Jewelry designed and handmade by LeJeune Chavez.
Turquoise necklace measures: 26" long
Inlaid Pendent : 4 1/4" long top of bail to end of pendant.