{"product_id":"the-rainmaker-necklace-by-sheila-tso","title":"The Rainmaker Necklace by Sheila Tso","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis one feels like a turquoise storm system assembled in silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo extraordinary high-grade Waterweb Kingman cabochons form the center: a monumental oval surrounded by hand-stamped silver crescents, followed by a long articulated drop below. Sheila finishes the composition with three polished silver raindrops that move independently as the necklace is worn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Piece Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional Waterweb Kingman is prized for the fine matrix that travels across its blue surface like an intricate map. Here, Sheila pairs two distinctive cabochons rather than forcing an artificial match. The upper stone is broad and cloudlike, while the lower stone carries stronger earthy matrix and a more elongated silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe entire necklace is built around movement. Its lower turquoise pendant and three silver drops are independently articulated, creating a subtle kinetic effect that keeps the substantial centerpiece from feeling static.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtifact Registry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArtifact Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Rainmaker Necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sheila Tso\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTribe\/Origin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Diné (Navajo), Southwest United States\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e High-grade Waterweb Kingman turquoise and sterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hand-set cabochons, handmade bezels, twisted-wire borders, hand-stamped silverwork and articulated drops\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eChain:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sterling silver rectangular-link chain\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eClosure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hook-and-ring closure\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 18 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 30 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e S. Tso \/ Sterling\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contemporary\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCollector’s Gallery Value:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $1,350–$1,650\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurator’s Field Observation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe construction is beautifully considered. The broad central stone creates the visual anchor, while the elongated lower cabochon draws the eye downward and gives the necklace its dramatic vertical line. Three polished silver drops balance the turquoise asymmetrically without competing with it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 18 inches, the centerpiece sits prominently near the collarbone. The rectangular-link chain also gives the piece a cleaner, more contemporary profile than a standard round chain would.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEric’s Notes from the Field\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis looks like Sheila captured a thunderstorm over Kingman, Arizona, turned the clouds into turquoise and let three enormous silver raindrops fall from the bottom. Completely casual. 😂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stones are glorious—but it’s the movement that makes the whole thing come alive. It doesn’t just sit around your neck looking expensive. It shifts, flashes and changes as you move. A proper little piece of weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hespera Jewelry Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47869736943793,"sku":null,"price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0153\/9641\/files\/17A24003-5503-4394-BD2D-3EE397122371.jpg?v=1787416736","url":"https:\/\/hespera.com\/products\/the-rainmaker-necklace-by-sheila-tso","provider":"Hespera Jewelry Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}