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NECKLACES - CONTEMPORARY DESIGN

Southwest Designs Contemporary Jewelry evokes the spirit and artistry found in Southwest culture. We design and handcraft these eye-catching pieces using uncommon and beautiful materials, each making a distinct statement.  Design components include our own handmade Sterling and Copper Pendants, Beads and Cones; handmade traditional Pendants; Turquoise from Nevada, Arizona & New Mexico mines and other semiprecious Stones from around the globe; and Sterling Silver Pendants, Beads & Findings meticulously crafted by Native Americans and other Southwest Artisans.

No two pieces are identical -- each Necklace is one-of-a-kind. We begin the design process with one or two anchor elements -- a remarkable stone or pendant -- and combine these elements with complementary materials to create a singular piece of Jewelry Art. The following pages include a description of each Necklace, including details on origin, materials, weight and size.

We think you’ll find these Contemporary Designs irresistible. Click on any of the Necklace photos to see why.

 

Inlaid Royston Turquoise and Sterling Pendant
with Royston Hills Turquoise and Amber Quartz

48mm Sonora Sunset, Sterling & Copper
Pendant Necklace with Handcrafted Beads

47-Stone Turquoise & Sterling Pendant with
3 Strands of Turquoise, Jade and Sterling

41mm Sonora Sunset, Sterling and Copper Star
Pendant with Twist of Red Agate, Coral and Sterling

Carnelian Rough-Cut Petal Necklace with
Sterling Charms and Sterling Silver Link Chain

50mm Turquoise, Sterling & Copper Sunburst
with Turquoise, Handcrafted Beads & Sterling

Golden Keshi Pearl Flutter Necklace with
Freshwater Pearls, Leaf Dangles, Pyrite & Sterling

44mm Sterling and Copper Kokopelli-Gecko
Pendant with Tourmaline and Handcrafted Beads

Spiny Oyster Shell and Sterling Concho Pendant
with Red Coral Spikes, Carnelian, Agate & Sterling

Turquoise and Sterling Silver Dragonfly Pendant
with Jade, Carved Glass Drum Beads & Sterling

Santa Cruz Agate (AZ) and Sterling Pendant
with 11 Strands of Nepalese Pote Beads & Sterling

Two-Stone Turquoise and Sterling Pendant
with Nevada Turquoise, Quartz, Amber & Sterling

Leopard Agate Flat Oval Necklace with
Bronze Keshi Pearls, Smoky Quartz & Sterling

44mm Turquoise, Sterling and Copper Sunburst
Pendant with Turquoise, Shell Heishi & Sterling

Fire Agate and Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
with Carnelian, Tibetan Silver-Capped Coral & Sterling

30mm Sterling and Copper Kokopelli-Gecko Pendant
with Agate Rounds, Pearls, Copper & Sterling

Spiny Oyster Shell Graduated Round Disc Necklace
with Spiny Square Disc and Handcrafted Sterling

Coral Graduated Flat Disc Necklace with
Coral Stick and Sterling Urn Beads

Turquoise & Sterling Heart Pendant Necklace
with Turquoise, Pearls, Czech Glass & Sterling

Handcrafted Sterling and Copper Cylinder Bead
Necklace with Sterling & Copper Findings

Royston Turquoise and Sterling Pendant Necklace
with Three Strands of Nevada Turquoise & Sterling

Turquoise & Sterling Pendant Necklace with
2-Strands of Turquoise Ovals, Czech Glass & Sterling

43mm Sterling & Copper Sunburst Pendant Necklace
with Agate, Carnelian, Handcrafted Beads & Sterling

Turquoise, Sterling and Copper Cross
with Pilot Mountain & Troy Hills Turquoise

Royston Ribbon & Sterling Silver Cross Pendant
Necklace with Kingman Nuggets, Quartz & Sterling

Three Strand Turquoise Tassel Necklace
with African Glass, Shell Heishi and Sterling

Sterling Silver Navajo Bear Pendant with Three
Strands of Coral, Smoky Quartz & Sterling

Fox Turquoise & Sterling Silver Cross
with Tortoise & Kingman Turquoise & Sterling

Spiny Oyster Shell & Sterling Cross Pendant Necklace
with Graduated Coral Square Chip & Sterling

Dzi Etched Agate, Tibetan Silver and Amber Nugget
Necklace with Crackled Quartz, Olive Wood & Sterling

3-Strand Golden Amber Petal Necklace
with Hessonite Garnet & Sterling

18-Stone Spiny Oyster Shell & Sterling Pendant
with Spiny Oyster Shell Chip, Swarovski & Sterling

Emerald Valley and Ma’anshan Turquoise Pendant
with Turquoise, Jade, African Glass & Sterling

Turquoise & Sterling Cross Pendant Necklace
with Three Strands of Mixed Turquoise & Sterling

Citrine Nugget & Large Chip Necklace with
Faceted Carnelian & 27 mm Sterling Urn Bead

Campo Frio Turquoise & Sterling Pendant
with Turquoise Graduated Petals & Sterling

Turquoise and Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
with Pilot Mountain Turquoise and Smoky Quartz

Turquoise & Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace
with Turquoise, Smoky Quartz & Coin Silver

Tibetan Turquoise & Sterling Pendant Necklace
with Turquoise Barrel Beads, Serpentine & Sterling

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