Handmade Sterling Silver, Onyx & Turquoise Beaded Necklace by Rose Singer
Carrying the legacy of one of the most celebrated names in Native American silversmithing, this stunning 18" handmade necklace is the work of Rose Singer — wife of the late, legendary Navajo silversmith Tommy Singer (1940–2014), born in Dilkon, Arizona, and a proud member of the Tall House Clan of the Navajo Tribe. Tommy Singer's artistry defined a generation; Rose continues that tradition with her own masterful beadwork.
The strand is anchored by deep, lustrous round black onyx beads that give the necklace its bold, dramatic backbone. Interspersed throughout are two distinct turquoise bead shapes — chunky elongated barrel-cut turquoise beads rich with natural matrix, and smaller turquoise rondelles — creating a layered, organic rhythm along the strand. Smooth round sterling silver Navajo pearl-style beads add warmth and weight, while delicate flower-shaped sterling silver daisy spacers punctuate each grouping with an elegant finishing touch. The necklace is finished with sterling silver end tips that secure the strand, closing with a traditional ring and hook clasp.
A small metal hallmark tag at the clasp authenticates the artist's work. Marked T&S Singer
This is a piece that tells a story — of heritage, of craft passed through family, and of the enduring beauty of Native American jewelry.
- Total Length: 18"
- Primary Beads: Round black onyx beads
- Turquoise: Elongated barrel-cut & rondelle turquoise beads with natural matrix
- Accents: Round sterling silver Navajo pearl-style beads
- Spacers: Flower/daisy sterling silver spacer beads
- Finish: Sterling silver end tips
- Clasp: Traditional ring and hook closure with artist hallmark tag
- Metal: Sterling Silver
- Artist: Rose Singer (Navajo)
- Family Legacy: Wife of legendary Navajo silversmith Tommy Singer (1940–2014), Tall House Clan, Dilkon, Arizona
Handmade. Authentic Native American jewelry.