Vintage Batik Bone Necklace, Chunky Black White Handmade Jewelry Gift

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.

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
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Pink Agate with Rind Necklace, Unique Chunky Gemstone Statement Jewelry

The unique Picture Perfect Pink chunky necklace features pink agate slabs with some rind left on for beautiful contrast, glowing pewter disc beads, pink agate nuggets and sterling silver.

Created for the woman who loves chunky statement jewelry, the PICTURE PERFECT PINK necklace features five unique translucent pink agate slabs with some of the natural rind left on for beautiful contrast and large facets to catch the light. Between each pink agate gemstone are glowing, high quality pewter disc beads. The back of the handmade necklace is finished with small, translucent pink agate nuggets polished to a high sheen and a lovely sterling silver hook clasp. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the PICTURE PERFECT PINK definitely shows you are a woman who loves one of a kind, artisan jewelry. 

Five rough pink agate gemstone slabs make up the front of the Picture Perfect Pink necklace; pink agate nuggets finish the back of the necklace.

• Pink agate slabs: from app. 52 mm x 32 mm x 13 mm to app. 35 mm x 24 mm x 12 mm
• Pewter disc beads: app. 10 mm x 6 mm
• Small pink agate nuggets: on average, app. 14 mm x 12 mm x 6 mm, some a bit larger, some a bit smaller
• Metal: pewter and sterling silver
• Clasp: sterling silver hook clasp set
• Length: app. 19.5” / 49.5 cm

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Chunky Green Serpentine Gemstone Necklace, Handmade Jewelry Gift Women

The rich "Verdant" handmade necklace was created with chunky green serpentine gemstones in three shapes and copper - unique artisan jewelry for women.

Filled with a rich green color, the chunky VERDANT gemstone necklace is reminiscent of the riot of leafy greenness in a tropical rainforest. Verdant, indeed! The elegant statement necklace features chunky serpentine in three different shapes - barrels, rondelles and discs - for lovely texture. As you can see in the photos, the background color of the gemstones is a rich medium green. Snaking and squiggling through each bead is a lighter green (and some darker green), adding great visual beauty. The serpentine is polished to a high sheen, catching and radiating the light as the necklace is worn. To add a lovely warm glow, airiness and sinuosity to the necklace, each serpentine bead is separated by a glowing copper bicone bead. A copper hook clasp finishes the necklace beautifully. Carefully designed for the woman who loves bigger, chunky jewelry, the VERDANT one of a kind necklace was carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs.

The green serpentine gemstones used in the "Verdant" necklace are three different shapes, adding great texture to the necklace design.

Here is the important information for the VERDANT gemstone necklace:

• Large serpentine barrels: app. 21 mm x 18 mm
• Small serpentine barrels: app. 11 mm x 18 mm
• Serpentine rodelles: app. 7 mm x 18 mm
• Metal: copper
• Clasp: copper hook clasp set
• Length: app. 18” / 47.7”
• Note: because of the chunkiness of the serpentine gemstones, the necklace will wear more as a 17”/ 43.2 cm

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Turquoise Silver Necklace, Chunky Southwest Handmade Gemstone Jewelry

The eye catching "Turquoise" Skies handmade necklace features smooth turquoise ovals and fancy sterling silver beads - jewelry gift idea for women

The exquisite TURQUOISE SKIES handmade necklace exudes the soul of the Desert Southwest’s vast sky. You can definitely see why turquoise is a sacred stone to the Navajo, Zuni and other Native Americans since it is called "fallen sky stones.". The chunky gemstone and silver necklace features smooth, oval shaped turquoise nuggets that are slightly graduated in size. The color of the stabilized genuine turquoise is mostly blue, but there are some greenish tinges, as well. All of the eye catching turquoise nuggets have a midnight black matrix that adds amazing definition to each and every piece.

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In the front of the necklace, large sterling silver fancy beads that are a rounded cube shape separate the turquoise ovals. On each of the four sides of the sterling beads are four raised dots of granulated silver that were given a darker patina and then polished to bring out the details. The turquoise at the back of the necklace is separated by 3 mm sterling silver beads. A graceful sterling silver toggle clasp with a bow like design finishes the gemstone necklace perfectly. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the TURQUOISE SKIES necklace is a thoughtful jewelry gift for the woman who treasures artisan Southwest inspired jewelry.

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Here is the important information for the Turquoise Skies gemstone necklace:

• Turquoise ovals: app. 27 mm x 20 mm x 14 mm to 23 mm x 18 mm x 11 mm
• Granulated sterling silver beads: app. 13 mm x 11 mm
• Metal: sterling silver
• Clasp: sterling silver toggle clasp set
• Length: app. 18.5” / 47 cm

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Pink Rose Quartz Chunky Necklace, Asteroid Swarovski Handmade Jewelry

The "Pink Asteroids" handmade necklace was created with unique asteroid cut rose quartz nuggets and light rose Swarovski crystals - perfect jewelry for the woman who loves pink.

Perfect for the woman who loves the color pink AND chunky gemstone statement jewelry, the PINK ASTEROIDS handmade necklace is a one of a kind beauty. Perfect as a birthday gift, Mother's Day gift, Easter gift, or "just because," the elegant necklace was created from pale pink rose quartz nuggets, light rose pink Swarovski crystals, pewter flower shaped bead caps and sterling silver.  The rose quartz gemstones graduate in size, the largest in front and the smallest in the back. But what makes these gemstones so unique is their fun cut, called “asteroid.” The rose quartz nuggets were first etched for a velvety matte finish. Then each bead had numerous, highly polished flat “windows” cut into it for an outer space asteroid look. Highlighted by the frosted finish, the windows reflect the light and positively sparkle at the slightest movement when the necklace is worn. Because the rose quartz pieces are nuggets, each is different from the other: in size, shape and the number of windows. Some nuggets are very translucent while some are more opaque - some have both in a single stone. For extra shine, each rose quartz nugget is capped on both ends with a small silver over pewter floral bead cap.

The asteroid cut rose quartz nuggets are graduated in size, largest in the front and smallest at the back.

To add even more pink goodness to the necklace - and even more sparkle - faceted light rose pink Swarovski crystal separate each rose quartz nugget. The crystals are a deeper pink than the gemstones, adding great eye appeal. A small sterling silver bead separates each crystal from the flower shaped bead caps. A beautiful sterling silver hook clasp set finishes the necklace perfectly. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the beautiful PINK ASTEROIDS gemstone necklace was created for the woman who adores wearing unique, eye catching artisan jewelry.

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Here is the important information for the PINK ASTEROIDS gemstone necklace:

• Rose quartz asteroid cut gemstones: from app. 26 mm x 21 mm to 16 mm x 14 mm
• Swarovski crystals: faceted 4 mm “light rose” pink bicones
• Metal: sterling silver and silver over pewter (bead caps)
• Clasp: sterling silver hook clasp set
• Length: app. 19,25” / 48.9 cm

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