Okay, this is the sweetest little Justine Tso piece—and proof that she doesn’t need 156 grams of turquoise to make something charming 😂
Justine formed the entire bow from tightly twisted sterling wire, giving the loops and trailing ribbons a wonderful sense of movement. A tiny hand-stamped silver center finishes the design, while the oxidized recesses make that twisted texture pop.
Why This Piece Matters
This pendant shows a lighter, more playful side of Justine’s work. Instead of relying on a stone as the centerpiece, she uses the silver itself to create shape, texture and personality.
The bow is immediately recognizable but still feels handmade rather than mechanically perfect. Its slight asymmetry gives it warmth and keeps the piece from becoming overly precious.
Artifact Registry
Artifact Name: The Silver Bow
Artist: Justine Tso
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Materials: Sterling silver
Construction: Hand-formed twisted wire with stamped silver center and oxidized detailing
Dimensions: Approximately 1.5 inches
Weight: 4 grams
Date: 2026
Provenance: Commissioned directly from Justine Tso for Hespera Jewelry Company
Collector’s Gallery Value: $225
Curator’s Field Observation
The same twisted wire creates the loops, knot and trailing ends, giving the pendant a continuous visual rhythm. Its 4-gram weight makes it ideal for everyday wear or layering, while the open construction gives it more visual presence than its weight suggests.
Eric’s Notes from the Field
I love that this looks like someone tied a perfect little bow out of silver rope.
It’s playful, slightly western, extremely wearable and just irregular enough to feel alive. This is the little Justine Tso piece you wear every day—and then casually mention that the same artist also makes 156-gram turquoise masterpieces.
Okay, this is the sweetest little Justine Tso piece—and proof that she doesn’t need 156 grams of turquoise to make something charming 😂
Justine formed the entire bow from tightly twisted sterling wire, giving the loops and trailing ribbons a wonderful sense of movement. A tiny hand-stamped silver center finishes the design, while the oxidized recesses make that twisted texture pop.
Why This Piece Matters
This pendant shows a lighter, more playful side of Justine’s work. Instead of relying on a stone as the centerpiece, she uses the silver itself to create shape, texture and personality.
The bow is immediately recognizable but still feels handmade rather than mechanically perfect. Its slight asymmetry gives it warmth and keeps the piece from becoming overly precious.
Artifact Registry
Artifact Name: The Silver Bow
Artist: Justine Tso
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Materials: Sterling silver
Construction: Hand-formed twisted wire with stamped silver center and oxidized detailing
Dimensions: Approximately 1.5 inches
Weight: 4 grams
Date: 2026
Provenance: Commissioned directly from Justine Tso for Hespera Jewelry Company
Collector’s Gallery Value: $225
Curator’s Field Observation
The same twisted wire creates the loops, knot and trailing ends, giving the pendant a continuous visual rhythm. Its 4-gram weight makes it ideal for everyday wear or layering, while the open construction gives it more visual presence than its weight suggests.
Eric’s Notes from the Field
I love that this looks like someone tied a perfect little bow out of silver rope.
It’s playful, slightly western, extremely wearable and just irregular enough to feel alive. This is the little Justine Tso piece you wear every day—and then casually mention that the same artist also makes 156-gram turquoise masterpieces.
