{"product_id":"apple-coral-and-turquoise-disc-necklace-santo-domingo","title":"Apple Coral and Turquoise Disc Necklace Santo Domingo","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOur Apple Coral and Turquoise Disc Necklace Santo Domingo is a striking expression of museum-quality Kewa craftsmanship, handmade by the same world-renowned female artist whose work has been exhibited at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York. This unique necklace is dominated by magnificent polished discs of saturated apple-red coral, their surfaces alive with organic patterning and subtle tonal variations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eApple coral is treasured for its extraordinary red coloration and naturally intricate character. In these substantial beads, every variation becomes visible: scarlet, vermilion, deeper crimson, and delicate markings appear beneath the polished surfaces. Forming natural material into such beautifully proportioned discs is painstaking work. Each piece must be individually cut, drilled through its center, ground into shape, smoothed, and polished before the necklace can be assembled, a sequence of techniques also documented in historic Kewa jewelry preserved by the National Museum of the American Indian. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kingman turquoise introduces another material deeply embedded in Pueblo jewelry traditions. Its clear blue provides a dramatic visual contrast to the warmth of the coral, while the artist’s disciplined arrangement allows neither material to overwhelm the other. What appears effortless is actually the result of extraordinary judgment: selecting natural material, controlling the scale and thickness of every disc, drilling each element without damaging it, and finally arranging the beads so the necklace falls with an elegant, sculptural rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJean Marie loves patronizing this remarkable artist and working directly with her to commission pieces for Pax Philomena. She values not only the finished jewelry, but the tremendous knowledge, patience, and handwork behind it. Here, she was captivated by the commanding scale of the coral discs, their extraordinary natural patterns, and the flashes of turquoise that bring the composition to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntirely handmade and impossible to reproduce exactly, this is a singular work of wearable art, an heirloom that reflects the hand of a museum-recognized artist and the enduring sophistication of Santo Domingo jewelry making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in New Mexico, USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength 20.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach hand made disc is 24mm in diameter\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PAX PHILOMENA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55541922464063,"sku":"APPLECORALTURQUOISEDISCNECKLACE-OS","price":1427.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2529\/6354\/files\/Apple_Coral_and_Turquoise_Disc_Necklace_Santo_Domingo.png?v=1789505081","url":"https:\/\/paxphilomena.com\/en-au\/products\/apple-coral-and-turquoise-disc-necklace-santo-domingo","provider":"PAX PHILOMENA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}