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Showing posts with label black onyx. Show all posts

Monday, June 28, 2021

Red Black Chunky Necklace, Magnesite Onyx Handmade Statement Jewelry


statement jewelry red magnesite black onyx sterling silver

The RED HOT handmade necklace features chunky red magnesite rounds and black onyx discs - unique artisan jewelry for women.


Big and bold and oh, so beautiful, the RED HOT handmade necklace surely will make a statement each and every time it is worn. Jewelry for the woman who loves to wear one of a kind designs and loves the color combination of red and black, the necklace features large red magnesite rounds, black onyx discs and sterling silver. The large rounds are magnesite, a gemstone that is naturally an off white color with brown veins. Since it takes a dye easily, you often can find it in various colors, including red. Eleven permanently dyed red magnesite rounds make up the front of the necklace. The color is a rich, eye-catching red, each stone with darker veining, some with more, some less. The finish of the gemstones is glossy, oftentimes reflecting the light.  So that the unique necklace drapes gracefully, a single, high shine black onyx disc is found between each red magnesite round. A 3 mm sterling silver bead is found on each side of the discs. Three groups of five black onyx discs finish the back of the necklace, each group separated by a sterling bead. To securely clasp the necklace, a lovely sterling silver hook clasp set with hammered texture was used. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the RED HOT necklace was created for the woman who loves to wear bold artisan statement jewelry.


chunky red magnesite black onyx jewelry gift for her

Large red magnesite gemstone rounds add an eye-catching pop of color to the necklace design.



Here's the important information for the RED HOT necklace:

  • Red magnesite rounds: app. 22 mm (0.87”); permanently dyed
  • Black onyx discs: app. 7 mm x 4 mm (0.28” x 0.16”)
  • Metal: sterling silver
  • Clasp: textured hook clasp set
  • Length: app. 19.5” / 49.5 cm although, due to the size of the red magnesite rounds, the length will wear more like an 18.5” / 47 cm necklace



chunky red magnesite black onyx necklace gift for her

The RED HOT chunky necklace shown on a jewelry bust.





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Thursday, April 8, 2021

Dendritic Jasper Teardrop Earrings, Onyx Gemstone Handmade Jewelry Gift


black cream jewelry dendritic jasper black onyx

The exquisite "Elemental" gemstone earrings feature dendritic jasper teardrops, black onyx and sterling silver - unique jewelry for women.


With its exquisite fern-like inclusions, the ELEMENTAL handmade earrings are truly one of a kind eye catching beauties. Jewelry for the woman who loves natural gemstones, the earrings feature dendritic jasper in a teardrop shape, faceted black onyx and sterling silver. Jasper has had ancient ties to mankind for at least 10,000 years, a favorite stone used for carvings, in mosaics and inlays and as jewelry. Jasper comes in many different colors, some with the added beauty of a landscape or fern design. The unique dendritic jasper used as the main focal of the earrings has a creamy background with bits of rusty brown. But what absolutely catches the eye is the fern-like dendrites caused by magnesite filling micro cracks when the stone was forming billions of years ago (jasper is one of the oldest stones on earth). Just look at the gorgeous, feathery design! Even better, the teardrop gemstones are two-sided so the earrings are lovely from any angle. A small sterling silver daisy spacer was placed over the drill hole to add even more beauty.  Because the dendritic jasper is so gorgeous on its own, black onyx rondelles were used as a simple complement above the teardrops. Since the black onyx beads are faceted, they add subtle sparkle to a graceful design. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the ELEMENTAL dendritic jasper earrings are a perfect gift for the woman who adores wearing one of a kind, natural gemstone jewelry.


gemstone earrings dendritic jasper black onyx gift for her

The eye catching teardrops were created from dendritic jasper with natural fern like inclusions.



Here's the important information for the ELEMENTAL dendritic jasper earrings:

  • Dendritic jasper gemstone teardrops:  app. 38 mm x 14 mm at widest x 4 mm (1.5” x 0.6”)
  • Faceted black onyx:  app. 6 mm x 5 mm (0.24” x 0.20”)
  • Metal:  sterling silver
  • Earwires:  sterling silver French hooks
  • Length:  app. 2.5” / 6.4 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires



gemstone jewelry dendritic jasper black onyx gift for her

The "Elemental" earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.



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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Black Onyx Teardrop Earrings, Sterling Gemstone Jewelry Handmade Gift


black onyx teardrop earrings gift for her

The sleek and stylish "Black Mystery" handmade earrings were created with shiny black onyx teardrops, faceted jet black Czech glass rondelles and sterling silver - jewelry for her.


Elegant and sleek, the BLACK MYSTERY handmade earrings combine black gemstones and silver perfectly. The stylish earrings feature black onyx teardrops with a high gloss finish, faceted jet black Czech crystals for sparkle and glowing sterling silver. The earrings will do triple duty as accents for your daily clothes choices: perfect for casual days, lovely to wear to work and stunning with your little black dress on those party nights. Created for the woman who has to wear one of a kind artisan jewelry, the BLACK MYSTERY beaded gemstone earrings were carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs.


black and silver handmade earrings gift for women

High gloss black onyx teardrops and faceted Czech glass create a stylish pair of earrings.


Here's the important information for the BLACK MYSTERY handmade earrings: 

  • Black onyx teardrops: app. 15 mm x 6 mm (at widest)
  • Faceted Czech glass: app. 6 mm x 4 mm
  • Metal: sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks
  • Length: app. 1.75” / 4.4 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires


black and silver teardrop gemstone earrings

The handmade "Black Mystery" teardrop earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.





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Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Viking Horse Necklace, Sleipnir Scrimshaw Onyx Norse Handmade Jewelry


faux scrimshaw viking horse jewelry necklace

The unique "Sleipnir" horse necklace features a Viking inspired polymer clay horse head pendant, black onyx discs and sterling silver - one of a kid jewelry for women.

Perfect jewelry for the woman who loves horses and has more than a bit of Viking shield maiden in her, the SLEIPNIR handmade pendant necklace will surely draw attention whenever it is worn. The one of a kind necklace features a fiercely regal looking, artisan polymer clay horse head pendant, black onyx discs and sterling silver. The unique necklace is named after the eight-legged, stormy gray horse that the Norse god Odin always rode into battle.  Odin and Sleipnir also made frequent journeys through the Nine Worlds which were held in the branches and roots of the world-tree, Yggdrasil. The horse head pendant was hand sculpted from off white polymer clay to mimic carved bone scrimshaw.  To bring out the amazing details of the fierce face of the horse and his mane covered arched neck, a slate gray paint was added and then quickly rubbed off, leaving the paint in the recessed areas. A bit of light brown paint was added to "age" the pendant even more. The back of the pendant has a unique dragonscale design. Two heavy duty sterling silver jump rings secure the pendant to the main body of the necklace.  To perfectly complement the horse head pendant, two sizes of glossy black onyx discs were used. Five groups of three larger discs are found at the front of the necklace, each group separated by a 3 mm sterling silver bead. A fancy sterling silver melon bead separates the larger onyx discs from the smaller ones at the back. Groupings of the smaller discs are found on each side of the necklace, also separated by sterling silver beads. Since the black onyx discs were hand cut, they are very similar in size and shape but there are also some slight variations. The necklace is finished with a sleek sterling silver toggle clasp set. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the unique SLEIPNIR horse pendant necklace will be a wonderful gift for the woman who loves Viking mythology and regal horses.


odin sleipnir viking horse pendant necklace gift for her

The horse head pendant is artisan made from polymer clay to look like old bone scrimshaw.



Here's the important information for the SLEIPNIR horse head pendant necklace:

  • Viking horse head polymer clay pendant: app. 75 mm x 35 mm at widest (3.0” x 1.4”); artisan handmade by Nicole St. Laurent
  • Large black onyx discs: app. 11 mm x 5 mm
  • Small black onyx discs: app. 6 mm x 3 mm
  • Metal: sterling silver
  • Clasp: sterling silver toggle clasp set
  • Length: app. 18.25” / 46.4 cm
  • Pendant drop: app. 3.25” / 8.3 cm including sterling jump rings



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The "Sleipnir" handmade horse head pendant necklace shown on a jewelry bust.



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Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Butterfly Necklace, Dichroic Glass Red Coral Onyx Handmade Jewelry


butterfly necklace gift for women

The unique "Flying Free" handmade necklace features an artisan dichroic glass butterfly pendant, red coral frangia and faceted black onyx - jewelry gift for women.


If you love the ethereal beauty of butterflies, you will definitely love the stylish FLYING FREE butterfly pendant necklace. The focal of this handmade necklace is an artisan dichroic glass pendant with a glowing golden yellow butterfly (that color shifts as the angle of the light changes) against a background of black and red. Rich red coral frangia adds texture, faceted black onyx at a bit of sparkle and sterling adds silver glow - all complement the butterfly pendant perfectly. A one of a kind necklace carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the FLYING FREE necklace was created for the discerning woman who adores wearing unique jewelry that no one else will have.


*** What is dichroic glass? Dichroic glass (pronounced dye-crow-ick) is a type of glass that has amazing multi-colored, reflective properties, especially when viewed at different angles. Extreme color shifts can often be seen. NASA originally developed dichroic glass for use in satellite mirrors and it was also used on re-entry tiles of the Space Shuttles. Sheets of glass have a special coating applied to it that involves vaporizing various metal oxides into a fine dust with an electro-gun. The oxide dust settles on and coats hot glass inside an airless vacuum chamber. Needless to say, because of of the complex, expensive procedure, only a handful of companies produce dichroic glass for artists to use for their designs.



dichroic butterfly jewelry for women

The glowing dichroic butterfly pendant is artisan handmade, the golden butterfly slightly raised against the black background.



Here's the important information for the FLYING FREE butterfly pendant necklace:

  • Dichroic glass butterfly pendant: app. 57 mm x 57 mm x 5 mm (2.24" x  2.24") artisan handmade by Rose H
  • Red coral frangia: app. 13 mm, some a bit longer, some a bit shorter
  • Faceted black onyx: app. 6 mm
  • Metal: sterling silver
  • Clasp: sterling silver hook clasp set
  • Pendant drop: app. 2.5” / 6.4 cm, including silver bail
  • Length: app. 19” / 48.3 cm



dichroic butterfly necklace with red coral and black onyx

The "Flying Free" butterfly pendant necklace shown on a jewelry bust - unique jewelry for women.






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Friday, March 27, 2020

Vintage Batik Bone Necklace, Chunky Black White Handmade Jewelry Gift


vintage african batik bone bead necklace with black onyx gift for women

The unique "Serengeti Song" handmade necklace features African batik bone beads, black onyx and sterling silver - tribal inspired jewelry for her.


Big and bold and beautiful, the one of a kind SERENGETI SONG necklace is quite the chunky statement piece with ethnic-inspired flair! The unique handmade necklace features vintage black and white African batik bone beads, black onyx and sterling silver. Seventeen vintage (50+ years) batik bone beads make up the main body of the necklace. A fun, 12-sided polygon shape, the bone beads were individually had formed and decorated by artisans in Ghana; each bead is similar in design, color and shape but not exactly the same. The center of the beads are filled with black wood where the bead hole was drilled through. Mainly black and white, the there is some brown shading here and there. Since these are old vintage beads, there is some wear which adds even more tribal-inspired beauty.  Capping each side of the bone beads are shiny black onyx discs. To add sinuous drape and eye catching glow to the necklace, sterling silver beads separate the black onyx. The back of the necklace is finished with two groupings of five onyx discs separated by sterling beads. A textured sterling silver hook clasp set finishes the necklace securely. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the SERENGETI SONG necklace was created for the woman who adores wearing bold, ethnic-inspired jewelry.


vintage african batik bone bead jewelry

The black and white, 12-sided polygon shaped bone beads were individually artisan handmade in Ghana.



Here's the important information for the SERENGETI SONG necklace:
  • Black and white batik bone beads: app. 20 mm x 15 mm (0.79” x 0.59”); some a bit larger, some a bit smaller
  • Black onyx discs: app. 6 mm x 4 mm
  • Metal: sterling silver
  • Clasp: textured sterling silver hook clasp set
  • Length: app. 19.25” / 48.9 cm


chunky black and white african batik bead necklace with black onyx

The eye catching "Serengeti Song" handmade necklace shown on a jewelry bust.





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Monday, September 16, 2019

Boho Enamel Hoop Earrings, Red White Black Onyx Handmade Jewelry Gift


red black and white enamel dangle jewelry with black onyx gemstones gift

The fun "Fashionista" handmade earrings feature artisan created enamelled hoops and black onyx gemstones - boho jewelry gift for women.


Filled with fun and funky boho retro vibes, the FASHIONISTA handmade earrings are a perfect gift idea for the woman who loves to wear one of a kind jewelry. The unique dangle earrings feature artisan handmade enamel hoops and two shapes of black onyx gemstones. The individually artisan created hoops started out as copper blanks. Enamel glass powders in an eye catching design were fused to the copper with a high heat torch. And what a FUN, eye catching design the hoops are! Half of the hoops are a brilliant red: on one hoop the bottom half is red and, on the other hoop, the right side is red. Black and white stripes finish the other halves, the top of one hoop and the left side of the other. The enamel is very shiny so be aware that there are some reflections in the photos that are not there in real life. The back of each hoop is finished with black enamel. The earrings are very lightweight to wear.  To keep the rest of the earring design simple, two sizes and shapes of black onyx gemstones were used. To mimic the black stripes, two shiny black onyx discs were stacked above the hoops. A single sterling silver daisy spacer separates the discs from a black onyx round at the top. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the one of a kind FASHIONISTA enamelled earrings are perfect for the trendy fashionista in your life! 




red black and white enamel hoop jewelry

The unique hoops were individually artisan handmade from glass enamel powder torched onto a copper blank.



Here is the important information for the FASHIONISTA handmade earrings:
  • Red, black and white enamelled hoop dangles: app. 25 mm x 1.5 cm; handmade by Pearly Karpel
  • Black onyx discs: app. 8 mm x 4 mm
  • Black onyx rounds: app. 4 mm
  • Metal: copper (hoops) and sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks
  • Length: app. 2.25” / 5.7 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires


red and black and white striped hoop earrings

The "Fashionista" handmade earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.




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Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Butterfly Necklace, Dichroic Glass Red Coral Onyx Handmade Jewelry


butterfly necklace gift for women

The unique Flying Free handmade butterfly pendant necklace features an artisan dichroic glass butterfly pendant in gold, black and red, red coral frangia and faceted black onyx - jewelry gift for women.


If you love the ethereal beauty of butterflies, you will definitely love the stylish FLYING FREE butterfly pendant necklace. The focal of this handmade necklace is an artisan created dichroic glass pendant with a glowing golden yellow butterfly against a background of black and red. Rich red coral frangia, faceted black onyx and sterling silver complement the butterfly pendant perfectly. A one of a kind necklace carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the FLYING FREE necklace was created for the discerning woman who adores wearing unique jewelry that no one else will have.



dichroic butterfly jewelry for women

The glowing dichroic butterfly pendant is artisan handmade, the golden butterfly slightly raised against the black background.



Here is the important information for the FLYING FREE butterfly pendant necklace:
  • Dichroic glass butterfly pendant: app. 64 mm (including sterling bail) x 57 mm x 5 mm; artisan made
  • Red coral frangia: app. 13 mm, some a bit longer, some a bit shorter
  • Faceted black onyx: app. 6 mm
  • Metal: sterling silver
  • Clasp: sterling silver hook clasp set
  • Pendant drop: app. 2.5” / 6.4 cm
  • Length: app. 19” / 48.3 cm


dichroic butterfly necklace with red coral and black onyx

The "Flying Free" butterfly pendant necklace shown on a jewelry bust - unique jewelry for women.






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Friday, August 16, 2019

Black Onyx Teardrop Earrings, Sterling Gemstone Jewelry Handmade Gift


black onyx teardrop earrings gift for her

The sleek and stylish "Black Mystery" handmade earrings were created with shiny black onyx teardrops, faceted jet black Czech glass rondelles and sterling silver - jewelry for her.


Sleekly elegant, the BLACK MYSTERY handmade earrings combine black gemstones, crystals and silver perfectly. The stylish earrings feature black onyx teardrops with a high gloss finish, faceted jet black Czech crystals for sparkle and glowing sterling silver. The earrings will do triple duty as accents for your daily clothes choices: perfect for casual days, lovely to wear to work and stunning with your little black dress on those party nights. Created for the woman who has to wear one of a kind artisan jewelry, the BLACK MYSTERY beaded gemstone earrings were carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs.



black and silver handmade earrings gift for women

High gloss black onyx teardrops and faceted Czech glass create a stylish pair of earrings.



Here's the important information for the BLACK MYSTERY handmade teardrop earrings:

  • Black onyx teardrops: app. 15 mm x 6 mm (at widest)
  • Faceted Czech glass: app. 6 mm x 4 mm
  • Metal: sterling silver
  • Earwires: sterling silver French hooks
  • Length: app. 1.75” / 4.4 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires

black and silver teardrop gemstone earrings

The handmade "Black Mystery" teardrop earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.






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Monday, July 15, 2019

Halloween Jack O Lantern Necklace, Turquoise Black Handmade Jewelry


halloween jewelry gift for women

Unique "Jack O' Lantern Smiles" handmade Halloween necklace for women.


Ghoulish, spooky fun will abound each and every time you wear the one of a kind JACK O’ LANTERN SMILES handmade necklace to work, to lunch with friends and to those all important Halloween parties! The smiling inducing necklace features six two-sided turquoise magnesite pumpkins with cut out eyes, noses and smiling mouths for extra eye appeal. As you can see in the photos, there is a great amount of rich detail to each pumpkin and each is just a bit different. Separating the jack o’ lanterns are glossy black onyx gemstones and glowing sterling silver daisy spacers and small beads. For extra interest, two sizes of black onyx beads were used to create the back of the necklace. To finish the eye catching necklace, a sterling silver hook clasp set was used. Created for the woman who loves unique, artisan Halloween jewelry or for that special teacher your child love, the JACK O’ LANTERN SMILES necklace was carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs.


jack o lantern handmade halloween necklace for her

The handmade Halloween necklace features two-sided cut out turquoise magnesite jack o' lantern pumpkins and shiny black onyx.



Here is the important information for the Jack O' Lantern Smiles necklace:

  • Turquoise magnesite jack o’ lanterns: app. 25 mm x 4 mm; permanently dyed
  • Large black onyx rounds: app. 8 mm
  • Small black onyx rounds: app. 4 mm
  • Metal: sterling silver
  • Clasp: sterling silver s-clasp
  • Length: app. 19” / 48.3 cm


halloween jack o lantern necklace

The Jack O' Lantern Smiles handmade Halloween necklace shown on a jewelry bust.





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Thursday, June 6, 2019

African Batik Boho Necklace, Black White Tribal Handmade Jewelry Women


black and white african flag bead boho necklace gift for women

The "Nzuri Sana" handmade necklace features African batik bone flag beads and black onyx - unique boho jewelry for women.


Juxtaposing the rustic look of fair trade African black and white batik bone beads with the smooth elegance of black onyx gemstones, the tribal inspired NZURI SANA handmade necklace is a truly stunning piece of boho jewelry.  Eye catching wavy patterned black and white batik bone beads were hand cut in a slightly curved flag shape.  Individually decorated on both sides in Ghana (please see below for more information about that), the batik flags are very similar in design and color but not exactly the same.  Between each batik bead is a sleek and shiny black onyx round bead, separated from the black and white flags by pewter disc spacers and small sterling silver beads. Black onyx beads finish the back of the necklace, interspersed with the lead free pewter and sterling beads.  Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the one of a kind NZURI SANA necklace is perfect for the woman who loves unique tribal jewelry and one who loves to hear the many positive comments on the jewelry she wears! “Nzuri sana” is Swahili for “very beautiful.”


african batik flag bead tribal jewelry for women

Individually handmade black and white batik bone beads add a boho, tribal feel to the necklace design.



*** How batik bone beads are made:

The batik bone flag beads used in NZURI SANA are so lovely - even more so when you understand the process of making them. Most bone beads are made in Ghana and Kenya, and, to a lesser degree, in Cameroon. "Batik" is traditionally a method of dyeing fabric where a clear wax design is applied to the material. When the material is then dyed, the wax repels most of the dye. This same technique is applied to bleached cow or buffalo bone, usually using hot beeswax because if its extreme resistance to dye. After a pattern is painted on with the hot beeswax, the bone is then dipped in the dye. Most dyes used are made from natural sources: leaves, tree bark and/or sap. The bone beads are left in the dye bath a varying length of time, depending on how dark the bones need to be dyed. Once the desired color is achieved, the bead is dried, the wax is scraped off and the bead is carefully polished. Each bead is done this way, a very laborious process from beginning to end! But this process makes each and every bead unique.


handmade boho african tribal jewelry for her

The beautiful "Nzuri Sana" tribal necklace shown on a jewelry bust.


Here is the important information about the "Nzuri Sana" tribal necklace:

  • Batik bone flag beads:  app. 22 mm x 21 mm x 7 mm (at thickest)
  • Black onyx rounds:  8 mm
  • Pewter spacers:  app, 5 mm x 3 mm; lead free
  • Metal:  sterling silver and pewter
  • Clasp:  textured sterling silver hook clasp set
  • Length:  app. 18” / 45.7 cm



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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Mosaic Magnesite Necklace, Black Onyx Turquoise Handmade Jewelry Gift


mosaic magnesite necklace gift for women



Definitely not your run of the mill black and white jewelry, the MEDLEY handmade necklace is filled with delightfully unexpected tiny splashes of color. Perfect for either dress up or dress down, the one of a kind beauty is created with unique mosaic magnesite rounds, faceted turquoise rondelles, black onyx rondelles and sterling silver. Magnesite is a real gemstone that is naturally white or off white in color with either gray or brown matrix. Since the stone is easily dyed, it can be found in many colors. Mosaic magnesite, however, is a composite stone made from magnesite chips (that would otherwise be thrown away) and a hard resin binder. The composite is normally formed into a block, and then beads, pendants and other shapes are carefully cut from it. The binder in these stones is gray which perfectly highlights the natural white color. For added interest, a medley of dyed magnesite chips were added into the binder, creating eye catching beads with bits of turquoise, medium creamy brown, reddish brown and dark brown. Each bead is unique, some with several flecks of different colors and some are beautifully white and gray. Between each round bead are small black onyx rondelles separated from the mosaic magnesite by 2 mm sterling silver beads.


handmade mosaic magnesite gemstone jewelry



Black onyx and sterling silver beads finish the back of the necklace. For an unexpected surprise, a genuine turquoise rondelle was added to each side of the necklace just after the last mosaic magnesite bead. Since the turquoise is faceted, they add surprising, subtle sparkle to the overall design. A sterling silver hook clasp with granulated dot decoration securely fastens the necklace when worn. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the MEDLEY gemstone necklace is a perfect gift idea for the woman who adores wearing unique, one of a kind artisan jewelry.
Here is the important information for the MEDLEY handmade necklace:

  • Mosaic magnesite rounds: app. 10 mm
  • Faceted turquoise rondelles: app. 6 mm x 4 mm
  • Black onyx rondelles: app. 5 mm x 3 mm
  • Metal: sterling silver
  • Clasp: sterling silver hook clasp set
  • Length: app. 18.25” / 46.4 cm






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