This striking Necklace showcases a 9-Stone Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Silver Pendant by Nevada Silversmith Jim Daggett. The 9 Oval, Square and Teardrop-shaped Stones were crafted by melding Kingman Turquoise Chip and Sterling Silver, producing an attractive blend of blue, green & silver hues. The Stones are set in raised Sterling Silver Bezel, and soldered to Sterling Silver Plate that has been cut to match the perimeter shape of the design. The Pendant is adorned with 8 handcrafted Sterling Silver Balls, and the center Stone is wrapped in Twisted Sterling Silver Wire. The piece drapes from a 3-Ring Sterling Silver Bail. It is stamped on the back with the Artist's hallmark "SWD" and "Sterling."
We've paired the Kingman Turquoise and Sterling Silver Pendant with 3 strands of blended Apatite, Czech Glass and Sterling. This includes:
- Cerulean Blue and Aqua Blue Apatite Rounds (4 & 5mm);
- Halo Shadows Czech Fire Polished Glass Faceted Ovals (4mm);
- Medium-Blue Czech Faceted Bicones (4mm);
- Montana Blue Czech Faceted Rondelles (3-by-4.5mm); and
- Aqua and Crystal Seed Beads.
The 2 styles of Apatite Rounds pair beautifully with the Pendant, mirroring the Turquoise's blue hues. Together these elements add color depth, translucency and subtle sparkle to the design. The stones are highlighted by two 6mm and fourteen 4mm shining Sterling Silver Rounds, which are arranged along the Necklace strands. At the top of the Necklace the Apatite & Czech Glass transition to 3 strands of Aqua & Crystal Seed Beads, streamlining the silhouette and ensuring a comfortable fit. The Necklace is finished with a Sterling Silver Toggle Clasp and adorned with a Southwest Designs Sterling Charm (not shown). The piece weighs 51 grams and is 17-3/4" long plus the Pendant, which is 1-3/4" by 2" including the Ring Bail.
