Sale Price:
$130.65
Original Price:
$195.00
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.
Lightweight enough for everyday wear, yet full of character and story, this necklace brings a little of the Southwest’s wild beauty into the present.
Details
Natural stabilized turquoise, rectangular cut
Vintage Southwestern artisan piece, c. 1980–1995
Carved antler accent bead
Suede tie closure (adjustable length)
Warm brass-toned spacer beads
Hand-strung; acquired in New Mexico over 30 years ago
34” length, antler clasp makes the length adjustable
One-of-a-kind
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.
Lightweight enough for everyday wear, yet full of character and story, this necklace brings a little of the Southwest’s wild beauty into the present.
Details
Natural stabilized turquoise, rectangular cut
Vintage Southwestern artisan piece, c. 1980–1995
Carved antler accent bead
Suede tie closure (adjustable length)
Warm brass-toned spacer beads
Hand-strung; acquired in New Mexico over 30 years ago
34” length, antler clasp makes the length adjustable
One-of-a-kind
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