Rustic turquoise nuggets and softly patterned wood jasper flank a hand-carved jasper seahorse in this one-of-a-kind necklace. I originally tried to design this necklace with earth-toned coral, but the rough coral nuggets overwhelmed the detail in the seahorse; then my eyes fell on the turquoise, and it worked beautifully.
The pendant is hand-carved from a single piece of jasper, and hangs from a copper bail. The clasp is solid copper. The nugget beads are stabilized Chinese turquoise, and the round beads are wood jasper. The necklace is stung on tan natural silk and hand-knotted. The pendant is roughly 2 inches in length. The necklace’s total length is just shy of 18 inches, including the clasp, and I can make it longer upon request using chain.
Disclosure: Please note that the display mannequin in the photo is about half-human scale; the necklace has been draped around the back of the mannequin to simulate how the necklace would hang. Please refer to the other photos for a picture of the entire necklace and an indication of scale. Copper is not hypoallergenic and those prone to skin irritation should consider one of my pieces using sterling silver or vermeil findings. Like all silk knotted necklaces, care should be taken not to get this necklace wet, and it should be stored flat: silk will stretch over time. Like all of my jewelry, this necklace is not intended for use by persons under 13.
