Some necklaces feel assembled.
This one feels discovered.
Justine Tso selected every stone as though she were composing a landscape instead of a piece of jewelry. Rich veins of warm brown matrix drift through brilliant sky-blue turquoise, giving each cabochon its own personality while still belonging to the larger composition. No two stones are alike, yet every one speaks the same language.
What makes this necklace so captivating is its rhythm. Large statement stones anchor the design while smaller clusters soften the transitions, allowing the eye to travel effortlessly from one end to the other. The articulated links create graceful movement, and the suspended drops give the entire piece an unmistakable sense of life. It doesn’t simply rest against the body—it moves with it.
At 156 grams, this is a substantial collector’s necklace, built with the confidence and craftsmanship that has made Justine Tso one of the most respected contemporary Navajo silversmiths. Every bezel is cleanly executed, every transition intentional, and every stone selected for both beauty and harmony. It’s the kind of necklace that immediately tells you an artist—not a factory—made every decision.
Artifact Registry
Maker: Justine Tso (Navajo)
Materials: Sterling Silver & Natural Turquoise
Specifications
- Weight: 156 grams
- Length: 28 inches
- Handmade
- Signed: J. Tso Sterling
Collector’s Gallery Value: $4,500–$6,000
Collector’s Gallery Value reflects the estimated replacement cost of acquiring a comparable example through a premier gallery or specialized Native American art dealer. It is intended to provide collecting context rather than establish a retail asking price.
Field Observation
An impressive articulated statement necklace featuring an exceptional arrangement of natural turquoise with striking chocolate-brown matrix and vivid blue coloration. The graduated composition creates remarkable visual balance, while individually linked segments provide fluid movement and exceptional comfort when worn. Justine Tso’s meticulous stone selection and refined silverwork are evident throughout, making this an outstanding example of modern Navajo collectible jewelry.
Eric’s Notes from the Field
I love necklaces that reward you the longer you look at them, and this one absolutely does. At first it’s the size that grabs you. Then you start noticing the individual stones—every one different, every one chosen for a reason. Finally you realize how much work went into making dozens of separate elements feel like one complete composition. That’s not an accident. That’s the mark of an artist who knows exactly what they’re doing.
Some necklaces feel assembled.
This one feels discovered.
Justine Tso selected every stone as though she were composing a landscape instead of a piece of jewelry. Rich veins of warm brown matrix drift through brilliant sky-blue turquoise, giving each cabochon its own personality while still belonging to the larger composition. No two stones are alike, yet every one speaks the same language.
What makes this necklace so captivating is its rhythm. Large statement stones anchor the design while smaller clusters soften the transitions, allowing the eye to travel effortlessly from one end to the other. The articulated links create graceful movement, and the suspended drops give the entire piece an unmistakable sense of life. It doesn’t simply rest against the body—it moves with it.
At 156 grams, this is a substantial collector’s necklace, built with the confidence and craftsmanship that has made Justine Tso one of the most respected contemporary Navajo silversmiths. Every bezel is cleanly executed, every transition intentional, and every stone selected for both beauty and harmony. It’s the kind of necklace that immediately tells you an artist—not a factory—made every decision.
Artifact Registry
Maker: Justine Tso (Navajo)
Materials: Sterling Silver & Natural Turquoise
Specifications
- Weight: 156 grams
- Length: 28 inches
- Handmade
- Signed: J. Tso Sterling
Collector’s Gallery Value: $4,500–$6,000
Collector’s Gallery Value reflects the estimated replacement cost of acquiring a comparable example through a premier gallery or specialized Native American art dealer. It is intended to provide collecting context rather than establish a retail asking price.
Field Observation
An impressive articulated statement necklace featuring an exceptional arrangement of natural turquoise with striking chocolate-brown matrix and vivid blue coloration. The graduated composition creates remarkable visual balance, while individually linked segments provide fluid movement and exceptional comfort when worn. Justine Tso’s meticulous stone selection and refined silverwork are evident throughout, making this an outstanding example of modern Navajo collectible jewelry.
Eric’s Notes from the Field
I love necklaces that reward you the longer you look at them, and this one absolutely does. At first it’s the size that grabs you. Then you start noticing the individual stones—every one different, every one chosen for a reason. Finally you realize how much work went into making dozens of separate elements feel like one complete composition. That’s not an accident. That’s the mark of an artist who knows exactly what they’re doing.
