This eye-catching Necklace showcases an 11-Stone Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant by Santa Fe jewelry artist Dan Dodson. The Turquoise stones display both blue and green hues, with the 4 green stones cut in teardrop shapes and the 7 blue stones in teardrops and rounds. The Turquoise is set in raised Sterling Silver Bezels on Oxidized Sterling Silver Plate, and embellished with 34 individually made Sterling Silver Concho Stars, Sterling Balls and a Radiant Sun. An impressive piece. The Cross Pendant hangs from a V-shaped Bail with linear etching, and is stamped on the back with the artist's hallmark and "Sterling."
We've matched the Pendant with 3 strands of blended Turquoise, including 3-by-5mm cerulean blue Turquoise Barrel Beads and 4.5mm Natural Turquoise Heishi in blue & green hues. The contrasting shapes work beautifully together and have great visual appeal. We've paired the Turquoise with 7 styles of Czech Glass and Specialty Glass, including:
- Titanium blue Mystic Quartz Rounds (6mm);
- Erinite green & translucent green Czech Fire Polished Glass Faceted Ovals (4mm and 3mm);
- Medium-blue Czech Faceted Glass Bicones (4mm);
- Sea foam green Crystal Rondelles (4mm);
- Picasso Aqua Czech Glass Rondelles (4mm); and
- Radiant green Faceted Glass Coin Beads (4mm).
These elements add color depth, translucency and subtle sparkle to the design. The Turquoise is further highlighted by six 5mm Sterling Silver Rounds, which contribute attractive shine to the Necklace strands. At the top of the Necklace the Turquoise transitions to 3mm Fire Polished Glass, streamlining the silhouette and ensuring a comfortable fit. The Necklace is finished with a Wavy Sterling Silver Toggle Clasp, and adorned with a Southwest Designs Sterling Charm. The piece weighs 60 grams and is 18-1/2 inches long plus the Pendant, which is 3-1/4 inches by 2 inches including the 5/8-inch Bail.
