Tanya Lochridge

Sometimes, simple just works. This is one of those times. The matte onyx coin shaped gemstone beads have a very global look to them, and are a bit of a take on the heishe style beads from the 60s and 70s but on a much grander scale. The onyx coins are just under an inch in diameter. When I saw these beads in Tucson, my mind started to swirl. While my mind is constantly going, in Tucson it is on hyper-speed, and when I see a bead of exceptional quality and style, it really goes wild! While I have used the onyx beads in many other designs, like the patterned agate necklace (#0377) and bracelet (#0378), I have wanted to do something that really showcased the gemstone. I think I hit that nail on the head with this design.

The giant Czech glass faceted rondelles interspersed throughout the necklace give the perfect spark to the onyx beads. The contrast is just right. The various colors and finishes of smaller gold beads between the onyx and the glass offer the perfect little flashes of light. The necklace closes with a heavyweight finest-quality gold vermeil rope enhanced hook, which is easy to use. (Love that!) The necklace measures 20” and the 2” extender chain makes it possible for you to style this necklace in a variety of ways – so there is a lot of versatility here – that makes the business side of your brain happy because it can confirm the value proposition in this piece. Don’t be deceived, just because it looks simple it packs a whole lot of “wow!” From the Tanya Lochridge Jewelry Trunk Show Collection.