The meaningful "Sagrada" handmade necklace features an artisan terracotta church with crosses pendant, carnelian in two shapes and sizes and turquoise Czech glass lantern beads - unique Southwest jewelry for women.
Many cities and towns in the Desert Southwest have an “old town” section dominated by a beautiful adobe church that exudes sacredness and history: Santa Fe, Tucson, El Paso, Albuquerque, Las Cruces - the list goes on. The beautifully rustic pendant featured on the SAGRADA handmade necklace is reminiscent of those memorable churches. The Southwest inspired artisan pendant was created from reddish-brown terracotta ceramic. A lovely matte turquoise wash was added that allows areas of the earthy terracotta to show through giving an ancient, distressed look. The original artisan design of a church with two crosses and clouds above was impressed into the clay giving great texture to the not quite rectangular pendant. The back of the pendant is unglazed and can be used as an aromatherapy diffuser - carefully dab a drop or two of essential onto the back and the scent will be released for hours. To perfectly highlight the colors of the terracotta church pendant, two shapes and sizes of glowing orange carnelian were used along with small turquoise Czech glass beads. The larger and darker carnelian beads are more roundish nugget shaped, each just a bit different, adding a rustic flare. They are a rich dark orange color with some streaks of lighter and darker orange. Seven of these are found on each side of the necklace. Separating the nuggets are hand cut carnelian discs in a lighter orange shade. Since the discs are hand cut, they are very similar in size and shape but also are a bit different. Four discs separate the rounds along with small copper beads. For added Southwest color, a single ridged turquoise Czech glass lantern bead is found in the middle of each set of discs, separated by small copper beads. A sleek pure copper toggle clasp set finishes the necklace securely. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the peaceful SAGRADA necklace is a perfect gift for the woman who loves unique designer jewelry with a Southwest soul. “Sagrada” is Spanish for “sacred.”
The unique necklace features an artisan terracotta and turquoise washed pendant inspired by adobe churches in the Desert Southwest.
Here's the important information for the SAGRADA handmade necklace:
- Church with crosses terracotta pendant: app. 30 mm x 25 mm x 4 mm (1.2” x 1”); artisan handmade by Sue of starspiritstudio
- Roundish carnelian nuggets: app 6 mm
- Carnelian discs: app. 5 mm x 2 mm
- Turquoise Czech glass lantern beads: app. 3 mm
- Metal: copper
- Clasp: sleek pure copper toggle clasp set
- Length: app. 18” / 45.7 cm
- Pendant drop: app. 1.5” / 3.8 cm including the copper jump ring
The beautiful "Sagrada" handmade necklace shown hanging on a jewelry bust.
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The colors on this adobe church necklace are really quite cheerful. This is a very interesting piece of wearable art. Many treats to the Lizard Hunter from the Lazy Dog Under the Desk.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Julie and Harry! treats to the Hairy Harry form a Speckled Moose.
DeleteThis necklace has a beautiful earthy Southwestern look with carnelians and an adobe church terracotta pendant. Very nicely coordinated, Catherine!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Connie!
DeleteLove this Southwest-inspired artisan-made beaded pendant necklace with terracotta focal and carnelian and Czech glass beads! (Treats to Le Moosie!) :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, mary! treats to the Handsome Gonze-errific from the Desert Dog.
DeleteLovely adobe church pendant necklace. The colors blend so well with each other.
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