Mischievous Howling Coyote with Turquoise and Sterling
November 18, 2011 14:56I love the howling coyote on this necklace . . . he just has so much character! He looks like he’s grinning, like the old trickster he is. The pendant is red jasper and I’ve paired it with green (rather than blue) turquoise on a twist on a classic Southwest color scheme. Sterling silver melon beads, red jasper lantern beads, and round fossil coral beads complete this long hand-knotted necklace. Including the Bali silver clasp, this necklace is about 25 inches long, and is strung on silk. The turquoise is Chinese and has been stabilized.
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. Like all of my jewelry, this necklace is not intended for use by persons under 13.
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I create one-of-a-kind beaded jewelry. I specialize in natural semiprecious stone beads traditionally hand-knotted on silk cord, but I also use an array of other materials, including organic materials such as bone and horn; metals, such as silver, copper and gold vermeil; hemp, beading wire, glass and enhanced stone. Many of my necklaces focus on unique, hand-carved stone pendants that I select individually from a range of suppliers.
My design philosophy is material-centered; I build each piece around the stones or focal pieces used, rather than trying to force the materials in to a pre-conceived design. As a result my jewelry encompasses a range of styles, from tribal to ultra modern. I am often inspired by the texture and patterns of natural materials, and as a result many of my pieces have a rustic, handmade feel.
All of my jewelry is personally designed and hand-crafted in the USA.
I have organized my jewelry into “themes,” based on common inspiration, design, or materials. I currently have seven themes: Business Beads (conservative elegant desires suitable for business attire); Elemental (inspired by the forces of nature); Flora and Fauna (animals and plants); Jewelry Fantasic (inspired by science fiction and fantasy); Not at the Dinner Table (politics, religion and mature); Urban and Abstract (modern, funky and fashion forward); and World Beads (tribal and multicultural). You can find links to each of the themes in the header above.
