Bidspirit auction | Double Strand Southwestern Style Liquid
Double Strand Southwestern Style Liquid Silver and Turquoise-Colored Bead Necklace - This double-strand necklace features a combination of turquoise-colored stone beads and silver-toned metal components, characteristic of Southwestern United States jewelry styles. The shorter inner strand features a focal section of eleven graduated, polished rectangular slab beads of turquoise-colored stone with a dark matrix. The longer outer strand is composed primarily of round turquoise-colored beads. Both strands are embellished with various decorative silver-toned metal beads, including spheres with rose patterns, cubes with stamped geometric designs, smooth oval beads, and small green stone nuggets. The upper portion of the necklace consists of fine liquid silver style metal tube beads. The piece is secured with a silver-toned barrel screw clasp. No hallmarks or maker's marks were identified on the clasp or decorative components. Inner strand length: approximately 22–24 inches Outer strand length: approximately 26–27 inches Central slab bead length: approximately 1.5 inches. The necklace is in very good condition with all components intact. There is minor surface wear and light oxidation to the silver-toned metal beads and tube components, which is consistent with age and use.