Natural Stone, Mother of Pearl, Turquoise, Artisan, Contemporary, 3147

RETHEMA RAVISHES US ALL WITH HER RADIATING CRAFTSMANSHIP

Navajo jewelry artisan, Rethema Tsosie, still resides on the Navajo reservation at the Arizona/New Mexico border. She continues to create contemporary southwestern jewelry in the traditional styles that have been passed down to her through generations. This hand-crafted creation is a lovely multi-strand necklace of beautiful mother of pearl beads, sprinkled throughout are olive shell heishi, turquoise, lapis, orange and red spiny oyster beads of a variety of sizes. The colorful beads are the perfect contrast to the pearly white that creates a bold and beautiful piece that is something you won’t want to miss out on.

• artist: Rethema Tsosie
• affiliation: Navajo
• materials: sterling silver, turquoise, olive shell heishi, lapis, mother of pearl, orange and red spiny oyster
• measurements: length: 28"
• weight: 196 grams
• closure: spring ring
• contemporary
• style: JN3147