This necklace is a beautifully preserved piece of Southwestern artisan history, hand-strung in northern New Mexico sometime in the 1980s or early 1990s. Each rectangular turquoise bead was individually cut and polished, showcasing the warm matrix and sky-blue tones characteristic of vintage Kingman turquoise. The beads are spaced with tiny brass accents and finished with a soft suede tie—an iconic detail of Taos and Santa Fe studio jewelers of the era.
A carved antler accent sits at the neckline, adding an earthy, organic touch that reflects the mountain-craft tradition of northern New Mexico makers. The piece feels soulful, tactile, and unmistakably handmade—no markings, just the quiet signature of an artist who worked with natural materials and regional stone.
This necklace is a beautifully preserved piece of Southwestern artisan history, hand-strung in northern New Mexico sometime in the 1980s or early 1990s. Each rectangular turquoise bead was individually cut and polished, showcasing the warm matrix and sky-blue tones characteristic of vintage Kingman turquoise. The beads are spaced with tiny brass accents and finished with a soft suede tie—an iconic detail of Taos and Santa Fe studio jewelers of the era.
A carved antler accent sits at the neckline, adding an earthy, organic touch that reflects the mountain-craft tradition of northern New Mexico makers. The piece feels soulful, tactile, and unmistakably handmade—no markings, just the quiet signature of an artist who worked with natural materials and regional stone.
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