Kingman Turquoise with Multi-Stone and Shell Inlayed Pendant Beaded Necklace by Priscilla Nieto

The Kingman Turquoise beads of this unique necklace are hand-made to precise cubes, arranged along strands and collected together by a mosaic inlay cylinder. The cylinder is inlayed with turquoises and shells of many origins and creates a vibrantly contrasting focal point!

Sterling Silver clasp. Beaded Length: 16.75", Total Length: 24"

Priscilla Nieto is an extraordinarily talented jeweler from Kewa Pueblo in New Mexico. Her beads are finely hand-crafted with stunning, high-grade stone and shell. Each piece is strung together with durable and comfortable material and blessed for the wearer.

The Kingman Turquoise Mine is the last full-time production mine in the United States. Believe it or not, turquoise was mined from this area as far back as 1000 AD during the Mayan turquoise boom!