Kingman Turquoise, Apache Gold Gemstone and Flame Painted Copper Necklace with Hand Forged Silver Leaf - Sonoran Sunset Collection modern pearl jewelry

Kingman Turquoise, Apache Gold Gemstone and Flame Painted Copper Necklace with Hand Forged Silver Leaf - Sonoran Sunset Collection modern pearl jewelryThis one of a kind necklace is inspired by monsoon storm clouds, a gorgeous sunset and blue skies, which can happen all at once in Arizona. The leaf symbolizes the summer winds, which can really kick things up! Each copper bead is individually 'fire painted' in my studio to create the natural colors you see. Kingman Turquoise is some of the finest found in Arizona and the Apache Gold beads are a unique gemstone mined in Jerome, Arizona. The fold

this is the modern way to wear pearls

The honeycomb faceted matte black onyx bead contrasts with creamy white freshwater cultured pearl

This sweet little cross is made in solid nickel free sterling silver (

There are accented with pink tourmaline gemstone beads for a pretty

I love how the hard metal naturally takes on the form of water flowing

The necklace is 17 inches long and the pendant drops about 1

The chain measures 25 inches and the pendant adds another 2 inches to the length

The pendant hangs on a sterling silver curb chain

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Each copper bead is individually 'fire painted' in my studio to create the natural colors you see

You can see the actual olive grove in the last picture

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