Some necklaces feel assembled. Others feel composed—like every stone was placed with the patience of someone who already knew exactly how the finished piece would sing.
This extraordinary necklace by Lambert Homer Sr. is a masterclass in classic Zuni mosaic inlay. Rich Castle Dome turquoise—with its unmistakable pale blue color and dramatic spiderweb matrix—is paired with vibrant Mediterranean coral, creating one of the most celebrated color combinations in Southwestern jewelry.
Each station is individually hand-cut and meticulously fitted before culminating in a commanding double-naja centerpiece. The flowing curves of the naja are softened by coral petals, while the webbed Castle Dome turquoise gives every panel its own unique landscape. No two stones are alike, making the necklace feel alive from every angle.
Lambert Homer Sr. stands among the most important Zuni lapidary artists of the twentieth century. Working during the golden era of C. G. Wallace, he helped define the precision mosaic style that transformed Zuni jewelry into fine art. His work is represented in major museum collections, including the Heard Museum, where his jewelry is recognized as part of the history of Native American artistry.
This isn’t simply a beautiful necklace.
It’s one of the benchmark examples of why collectors spend decades searching for Lambert Homer pieces.
Details
- Artist: Lambert Homer Sr. (Zuni)
- Sterling silver
- Castle Dome spiderweb turquoise
- Mediterranean coral
- Hand-cut Zuni mosaic inlay
- Double naja centerpiece
- Sterling Navajo pearl accents
- Museum-collected artist
- Collector-grade example
From Eric
This is the kind of necklace I secretly hope walks through the door every time I buy a collection.
Lambert Homer Sr. didn’t just make jewelry—he helped define an era. The color palette is perfect, the proportions are perfect, and the Castle Dome turquoise has that creamy, webbed character collectors lose their minds over.
This is old-school Zuni at its absolute best. Fifty years from now, people will still be hunting pieces like this.
Some necklaces feel assembled. Others feel composed—like every stone was placed with the patience of someone who already knew exactly how the finished piece would sing.
This extraordinary necklace by Lambert Homer Sr. is a masterclass in classic Zuni mosaic inlay. Rich Castle Dome turquoise—with its unmistakable pale blue color and dramatic spiderweb matrix—is paired with vibrant Mediterranean coral, creating one of the most celebrated color combinations in Southwestern jewelry.
Each station is individually hand-cut and meticulously fitted before culminating in a commanding double-naja centerpiece. The flowing curves of the naja are softened by coral petals, while the webbed Castle Dome turquoise gives every panel its own unique landscape. No two stones are alike, making the necklace feel alive from every angle.
Lambert Homer Sr. stands among the most important Zuni lapidary artists of the twentieth century. Working during the golden era of C. G. Wallace, he helped define the precision mosaic style that transformed Zuni jewelry into fine art. His work is represented in major museum collections, including the Heard Museum, where his jewelry is recognized as part of the history of Native American artistry.
This isn’t simply a beautiful necklace.
It’s one of the benchmark examples of why collectors spend decades searching for Lambert Homer pieces.
Details
- Artist: Lambert Homer Sr. (Zuni)
- Sterling silver
- Castle Dome spiderweb turquoise
- Mediterranean coral
- Hand-cut Zuni mosaic inlay
- Double naja centerpiece
- Sterling Navajo pearl accents
- Museum-collected artist
- Collector-grade example
From Eric
This is the kind of necklace I secretly hope walks through the door every time I buy a collection.
Lambert Homer Sr. didn’t just make jewelry—he helped define an era. The color palette is perfect, the proportions are perfect, and the Castle Dome turquoise has that creamy, webbed character collectors lose their minds over.
This is old-school Zuni at its absolute best. Fifty years from now, people will still be hunting pieces like this.
