{"product_id":"keeper-of-the-royston-dream-necklace-alex-sanchez","title":"Keeper of the Royston Dream by Alex Sanchez","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome pieces are collectible because they’re beautiful. Others become legends because they’ll never be made again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis monumental \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlex Sanchez Maiden Necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was created around what is believed to be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe largest Royston turquoise cabochon ever cut by master lapidary Kenny Otteson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Mined from the legendary Royston deposit in Nevada—long known for producing some of the world’s finest blue-green turquoise—the stone is extraordinary not only for its sheer scale, but for its soft seafoam color, warm golden matrix, and unmistakable natural character. The Royston Mine, operated by the Otteson family, is celebrated for producing some of the most coveted turquoise in the American Southwest. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlex Sanchez built one of his iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaiden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e guardians around this singular stone, transforming it into far more than a necklace. His signature repoussé silverwork, flowing spirals, hand-fabricated ornament, and serene Maiden motif evoke the ancient petroglyph traditions of the Southwest, creating the impression that she has stood watch over this remarkable turquoise for centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuspended from a substantial handcrafted sterling chain, the entire necklace weighs an astonishing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e388 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Every element serves one purpose: allowing one of the most significant Royston stones ever fashioned by Kenny Otteson to remain the undeniable focal point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn’t simply an Alex Sanchez necklace. It’s a landmark collaboration between one of today’s most celebrated Native silversmiths and one of the finest turquoise cutters of our time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alex Sanchez\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maiden Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStone:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Historic Collector-Grade Royston Turquoise\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLapidary:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kenny Otteson\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sterling Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 388 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesign:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handcrafted Maiden with signature sculptural silverwork\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSigned:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Alex Sanchez\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-of-a-kind museum-caliber necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEric’s Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’ve handled a lot of incredible turquoise, but every once in a while you come across a stone that makes you stop talking. This is one of those. The fact that Kenny chose to cut such an enormous piece without sacrificing its beauty is remarkable on its own. Then Alex did exactly what a master should—he didn’t overpower it. He honored it. The Maiden feels less like decoration and more like a guardian protecting one of the greatest Royston cabochons ever brought to life. If I were building a museum-quality Native jewelry collection, this is the kind of piece I’d chase for years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hespera Jewelry Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47666207391921,"sku":null,"price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/9641\/files\/Keeper_of_the_Royston_Dream_by_Alex_Sanchez.webp?v=1783026138","url":"https:\/\/hespera.com\/products\/keeper-of-the-royston-dream-necklace-alex-sanchez","provider":"Hespera Jewelry Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}