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Turquoise and Ethiopian silver necklace
$ 34.00 USD This earthy necklace is a blend of turquoise, Ethiopian silver and aquamarine chips with a locked heart charm to dangle down your back.

Carnelian heart necklace
$ 35.00 USD This necklace is made of carnelian hearts, rose quartz and blue African glass trading beads on a blue cord.

Chunky turquoise necklace #229
$ 47.00 USD This necklace is made using chunks of spiderweb turquoise, African glass trading beads, sterling silver Bali beads, Ethiopian silver prayer beads and red coral seed beads. It measures 19" and expands (with chain) to 22" (48.5 - 56 centimeters). Turquoise is said to ease nervousness and stress. The Native Americans used it for protection and healing.

Pearl and agate necklace #230
$ 47.00 USD This necklace strings together freshwater pearls, orange agate rectangle beads and pipestone beads from Ghana. It measures 18" (just under 46 centimeters).

Caribbean Sea necklace #240
$ 53.00 USD This necklace is a colorful blend of coral chunks, branches and seed beads, African glass trading beads, sterling silver Bali beads, lapis lazuli and Ethiopian silver prayer beads. It measures 21.5" and expands (with chain) to 24" (54.5 - 61 centimeters).

Periwinkle shell necklace #242
$ 49.00 USD This necklace features a loveley perriwinkle shell found on the shores of Africa by the artist with soft natural shades of pink and purple. It is complimented by a strand of freshwater pearls, sterling silver Bali beads, rose quartz and amethyst of different cuts and shapes. It measures 19" (just over 48 centimeters).

Periwinkle shell and pearl necklace #243
$ 56.00 USD This necklace is a double strand of freshwater pearls and pink shell seed bead tubes with four amethysts from which dangles a periwinkle shell found on the shores of Africa by the artist. The periwinkle mimicks the color of the pearls and amethysts with subtle shades of white and deep purple. It measures 20.5" (52 centimeters).

African sea necklace
$ 34.00 USD This necklace is made with a string of freshwater pearls and copper colored glass seed beads and a shell found on the shores of Africa by the artist. The shell mimicks the shimmer and color of the pearls and seed beads. It measures 18.5" and expands (with chain) to 21.5" (47 - 54.5 centimeters)

Shell, pearl and agate necklace #250
$ 34.00 USD This necklace is made with freshwater pearls, copper colored glass seed beads and lace agate holding a shell found on the shores of Africa by the artist. The shell has the same subtle shimmer of the pearls, seed beads and agate. It is strung on nylon coated steel wire for strength. It measures 17.5" and expands (with chain) to just under 20" (44.5 - 50.5 centimeters).

African periwinkle shell and glass bead necklace #270
$ 56.00 USD This necklace is a double strand of frosted glass beads in soft shades of amber and purple. They catch and mimick the color which is in the naturally-colored, beautiful periwinkle shell found on the shores of Africa by the artist. It is strung on nylon coated steel wire for strength. It measures 16" and expands (with chain) to 18.5" (40.5 - 47 centimeters).

Copper Ghana necklace #280
$ 49.00 USD This necklace uses two different kinds of beads from Ghana. The striped beads are usually found in the Asante and Krobo tribal areas. Some of the older ones of this type are becoming collectible. The others are Abo (bauxite) beads Look at the Jewelry Ingredient page to find out more about these beads. Each bead is held in place by copper wire which was individually hand shaped. The clasp is handcrafted with copper wire. It measures up to 19.5" (just under 50 centimeters).

Copper-wire wrapped jasper and Abo bead necklace #365
$ 38.00 USD This necklace features a jasper stone. It has the most incredible shine. It is mainly a buttery-creamy yellow swirling around a deep liver color. The reddish liver color reminds me of the color of a typical dirt road in Africa. It is wraped in copper wire and dangles from almost 2 inches of Ghanian Abo beads, then copper colored glass seed beads alternated with pale golden glass beads. The free form clasp and link chain are hand made using copper wire. It is strung on nylon coated steel wire for strength. It measures 18.5 inches (47 centimeters) and extends with a chain to 19 3/4 inches (50 centimeters). See images below for an enlargement.

Three Turquoise Chunk Necklace #366
$ 39.00 USD This necklace is made with 3 turquoise chunks and five turquoise beads. The chunks are threaded with sterling silver wire and hung on chain. There is a locked heart charm to dangle down your back. It is strung on nylon coated steel wire for strength. The length is adjustable up to 20 inches (51 centimeters). It can also be wrapped round and round and worn as a bracelet.

Turquoise Chunk and Jade Necklace #367
$ 49.00 USD This necklace features a rough turqoise chunk bead and has jade disk beads, turquoise beads and nickel ball beads. The white beads were salvaged from a vintage necklace. It has a sterling silver toggle clasp and is strung on nylon coated steel wire for strength. It measures 17 inches (43 centimeters).

Periwinkle Shell, Bone and Pearl Necklace #368
$ 44.00 USD This necklace casts a warm glow with a golden colored periwinkle shell found on the shores of Africa by the artist as the main feature. It is copper wire wrapped and has four carved bone beads, freshwater pearls, copper-colored glass seed beads and tiny amber colored glass tube beads. The necklace is strung using nylon coated steel wire for strength. The clasp and chain are handmade using copper wire. It measures 21 1/4 inches (54 centimeters) and expands to 22 inches (56 centimeters).

African Shell/Copper Wire Pendant Necklace #369
$ 39.00 USD This necklace features a shell found on the shores of Africa by the artist. Other than bore a tiny hole in the shell I have not altered it. It looks as if it has been laquered inside, there is such a rich, thick shine. This necklace - the shell in particular - is the color of Africa with her rich dark browns, earth reds and just a little bit of shimmery white for fun! It is made of seeds, goldstone (or sun sitara) beads (see jewelry ingredients page), copper colored glass seed beads, and two carved bone beads strung on nylon coated steel for strength. It has a copper wire wrapped goldstone dangling inside the shell and a free form copper wire clasp and link chain holding an Abo (bauxite) bead. It measures 17 inches (43 centimeters) and lengthens with the chain to 18.5 inches (47 centimeters).

Alikreukel Door on Leather #370
$ 42.00 USD This necklace features a rare beach find, an Alikreukel "door" held on to a leather strap by a free form design in copper wire. The clasp s handmade using copper wire as is the free form swirl that dangles down your back from the chain. The back of the door is as beautiful as the front, therefore was made to wear either way. See the image below. The alikreukel is a large sea snail eaten in Southern Africa. It uses its "door" to seal itself inside its huge, round shell. This necklace measures 17 inches (43 centimeters) and extends to 20 inches (51 centimeters) with the chain.

Alikreukel Door on Leather #370
$ 42.00 USD This is the same necklace as above, reversed.

African Clam Shell and Yellow Jade Necklace #371
$ 42.00 USD This necklace is made from a clam shell, known locally as a white mussell shell, found on the shores of Africa by the artist. The shell has shimmery shades of yellow and very subtle purple hues. It dangles under a row of strung seeds and chunky faceted yellow jade beads, which hang from a leather cord. The clasp is handmade. There are chips of amethysts and a yellow frosted glass bead which hangs down your back.

Jasper, Jade and African Powder Glass Bead Necklace #373
$ 48.00 USD This necklace is made of round jasper beads the rust color of African soil, Malaysian jade, malachite, nickel round beads, Bali sterling silver beads, copper wire twists and an African powder glass bead strung on nylon coated steel wire for strength. It is attached to a brown cord, which is tied instead of clasped, making the length adjustable.

Jasper, Jade and African Powder Glass Bead #374
$ 48.00 USD This necklace is made from jasper, which is rust-brown like the African soil, Malaysian jade, malachite, nickel round beads, and an African Powder Glass Bead strung on nylon coated steel wire for strength. It is attached to brown cord which is tied instead of clasped, making the length adjustable.

Huge Shell, Pearl and Chain Necklace #375
$ 29.00 USD This necklace features a huge shell found on the shores of Africa by the artist. It dangles on a chain held on by a ring of freshwater pearls. There is a powder glass bead handmade in the Krobo or Asante areas of Ghana that hangs down your back. See Jewelry Ingredient page for details about this bead. Can be worn as nearly a choker, with the chain long dangling down your back, or as a long necklace up to 24 inches (61 centimeters) in length.

Coral and Turquoise Necklace #404
$ 38.00 USD I made this necklace using a turquoise chunk, a bright red coral chunk, nickel beads, Ethiopian silver beads and tiny coral seed beads. They hang from a strap of turquoise colored leather to compliment the turquoise chunk. The clasp is handmade.