"Neckpieces"

© "Southwestern Echoes"

The focal of each neckpiece may include porcelain wildlife sculptures, fossils, natural stone cabochons, Vintage Style Brass and Sterling Silver stampings, designer Polymer Clay cabochons, Domesticated Water Buffalo bone carvings, or any other interesting object that sparks my creative energy!

Bead embroidered on (and backed with) Ultra Suede, my Neckpieces are embellished with Sterling Silver, precious and semi-precious stones, natural stone cabochons, Swarovski and Fire Polished faceted crystals, seashells, Fresh Water Pearls, and an assortment of glass and metal beads.  Additionally, they will have either a braided leather necklace or a beaded neck strap with a Sterling Silver, 14K Gold Filled, or  a LEAD FREE Pewter clasp.  

Each Neckpiece has a Southwestern Echoes Sterling Silver Logo tag.

 

   

 AVAILABLE NECKPIECES

***(Click on each picture below to see a more detailed image)***

 

"FOXY"

              

My artistic interpretation of Aesop's Fable "The Fox and the Grapes." 
Aesop's fox gave up trying to reach the grapes, saying,
"They were probably sour anyway." 
 
My "Foxy", on the other hand, kept trying and finally reached his goal...
a juicy mouthful of sweet, tender, sun-ripened grapes. 
His motto?  "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again!" 
 
Fox by scrimshaw artist Kim McClelland, enameled brass stamping,
glass seed beads, fire polished glass beads, glass drop bead, and a Sterling Silver toggle clasp. 
 
"Foxy" pendant measures 3 & 3/4" by 2 & 1/4" on a 21" beaded necklace

PRICE:  $50.00

 

"Springtime Hummingbird"

     

The lovely, two-part, suspended pendant features an exquisite porcelain Hummingbird,  a satin-finished, deep pink, Vintage Lucite flower, Aventurine leaves, Freshwater pearls, and bronze glass seed beads. 

The necklace echoes the pendant's hues with Moss Green AB Fire Polished rondels, Strawberry Quartz rondels, Freshwater pearls, and more bronze glass beads.  The finishing touch is a Sterling Silver Wildflower toggle clasp. 

Gemstone Lore
 
Aventurine: Aventurine has long been associated with creativity, imagination, and balance.  Green Aventurine is considered especially healing of body, mind, and spirit.  Furthermore, it has a calming and soothing effect on those who wear it.  (Excerpt from "Crystal Wisdom"  by Dolfyn) 
 
PRICE: $70.00

 

"Rhodocrosite Pendant"

         

A magnificent OOAK Rhodocrosite neckpiece featuring two dramatic cabochons accented with faceted Pink Garnets, matched Freshwater Pearls, 22K gold beads, encrusted with pearl white glass beads,
and suspended from a beautiful, adjustable (18" - 21") cream macramé necklace. Embroidered on and backed with Cream Ultra Suede.

The pendant measures from 2" to 2½" wide by 4" long.

 
**See the NECKLACES & BRACELETS page for the matching cuff bracelet**
 
 
 
 Gemstone Lore
 
Rhodocrosite  is generally healing to the emotions and considered to
offer comfort, harmony, and friendship to those who keep it near.
This stone is dedicated to smooth energy flow.
(Excerpt from "Crystal Wisdom"  by Dolfyn) 
 
PRICE: $90.00

 

"Copper, Sage, Rosemary, & Time"

   

The beautiful, frosted colors in this butterfly reminded me of a line from an old Simon & Garfunkle song, so I borrowed it, and then added my own special interpretation.
 
PRESENTING ~ "Copper, Sage, Rosemary, and Time."

(...my "time" (vs. thyme) is for the hours it took to create this pendant.)

 
A OOAK pendant featuring a glorious butterfly by Polymer Clay artist Kristie Bingham.   Further accented with a Sugilite oval cabochon, copper and white pearl glass beads, copper Freshwater pearls, and a huge, sparkling, Golden Shadow Swarovski Crystal.  ABSOLUTELY EXQUISITE!! 
 
Suspended from an adjustable (17" - 20") frosted lilac macramé necklace.
Embroidered on and backed with Cream Ultra Suede.
 
The pendant measures 3" by 3".
 
 
Gemstone Lore
 
Sugilite:  Sugilite assists those who are very empathic and aids them in embracing life as it is.  This stone can help the idealist, visionary, and the kindhearted soul retain their true vision and remain unhurt by the shocks and disappointments of the world. (Excerpt from "Crystal Wisdom"  by Dolfyn) 
 
 
PRICE: $65.00
 

 

"Eagle Canyon"

 

"Eagle Canyon" has bit of a story behind its creation.  I purchased the Picture Jasper oval cabochon about 6 years ago.  All cabs are OOAK, but you only come across a cab this unique ONCE IN A LIFETIME.  Picture Jasper is characterized by beautiful, colorful patterns and lines that create pictures, hence its name.
 
This cab had a beautiful canyon & mountain scene...but then I noticed a smaller, light colored formation above and to the right of the darker brown center spot.  There was a FLYING EAGLE in this cabochon!  It has taken me 6 years to find just the right eagle to pair with this extraordinary cabochon.
 
A porcelain, Bald Headed Eagle flies below the exquisite Picture Jasper cabochon.  Bronze seed beads, and Amazonite beads and roundells complete the pendant which is suspended from an adjustable (18" - 21") braided leather necklace with a Sterling Silver hook & eye clasp. 
Embroidered on and backed with Ultra Suede.
 
"Eagle Canyon" measures 3½" wide by 3¼" long.
 
 
 
Gemstone Lore
 

Jasper: Throughout the ages, Jasper has been regarded as the stone of relaxation and contentment.  (Excerpt from "Crystal Wisdom"  by Dolfyn)

 

Amazonite: Traditional wisdom holds that Amazonite bestows truth, sincerity, and honor; a stone of communication, allowing us to “speak from the heart.”  (Excerpt from "Crystal Wisdom"  by Dolfyn)

 

PRICE: $135.00