Award winning Santo Domingo Pueblo master silver smith, Joseph Coriz, hand crafted this exquisite one of a kind double sided turtle design necklace. The item is set with a rare gem grade Bisbee turquoise clasp, with a gorgeous deep blue hue, and reddish-brown matrix. Twenty two hand made overlay beads are included with this piece with individual pueblo scenes, two with corn crops for growth and prosperity and solid 14K gold drops. The turtle symbolizes the life bearing animal who carries the world on it's back. On one side of this magnificent creature, a pueblo scene is portrayed with a bowl of maize (corn), lightning, stars, and gold droplets. Solid 14K gold is featured both as the eyes of the turtle, as well as towards the lower left corner of the piece. The other side features both corn crops, and the bowl of maize, with lightning symbols, and three solid14K gold drops. A hand for healing with gold, lightning, and a large gold droplet is featured as well. The bale of the item includes designs of corn, lightning, and water. The artist outlined the body of the creature with amazing skill and precision. The labor involved in creating a piece of this magnitude is substantial, making it highly collectible.   

Full Length of Necklace (Clasp Length Included): 20 3/4 in. Stone Size: 1 1/8 in. x 1/2 in. Turtle Size: 2 1/2 in. x 1 7/8 in.