The Joyride Lariat Strand

About the strand:

The Joyride Lariat Strand was made for the days you want your jewelry to do the talking. A playful mix of colorful clay beads, genuine Blue Chalcedony, Campitos turquoise, and thoughtfully curated accents creates a one-of-a-kind piece that’s full of personality. Equal parts bold, effortless, and undeniably fun, this lariat is the finishing touch for anyone who believes getting dressed should bring a little more joy. Did someone say #DopamineDressing !?!

• • 18" end to end w/ 6" drop
  • Exclusive, one-of-a-kind hand-strung design
  • Features genuine, stabilized Campitos turquoise (MEXICO), dye treated natural opal, AAA-grade natural Blue Chalcedony beads, and other miscellaneous beads
  • Machine made sterling silver pearl beads
  • Properly finished with sterling silver lobster clasp, eye closure, and findings.
  • Strung on professional-grade COATED STAINLESS STEEL beading wire for durability and longevity
    NOTE: Internal components can cause finished jewelry to have magnetic response. This does NOT affect the authenticity of the sterling silver beads.

About the stone: 

Campitos turquoise comes from the Sonoran region of Mexico, where it has been mined for centuries. It is a widely sought after stone celebrated for its vivid blue-green color, but there is something else about Campitos turquoise that makes it very distinct. Unlike many turquoise varieties that typically form in veins, Campitos turquoise is mostly found as free-form nuggets embedded in clay deposits. This natural nugget formation makes Campitos turquoise very unique and quite desirable. Turquoise is a sacred and highly valued stone in Native American cultures, symbolizing healing, protection, and a deep connection to nature, particularly the sky and water. It represents good fortune, strength, and spiritual communication. This stone is integral to ceremonies, rituals, and everyday life, where Native American tribes use it for healing, safeguarding, and even rituals intended to bring about rain.

Blue Chalcedony is a translucent variety of quartz, most often found in Turkey, Namibia, Brazil, and the western United States. Prized for its soft, sky-like blue color, it has been used in jewelry and adornment since ancient times, including by Native American silversmiths of the Southwest. Traditionally, Blue Chalcedony is believed to carry calming, nurturing energy as it is a stone of balance, harmony, and inner peace. In jewelry, it symbolizes serenity and clarity, making it the perfect companion for days when you want to radiate quiet confidence and a touch of dreamlike beauty.

Natural opal is made from silica-rich waters and is the birthstone for the month of October. It is also typically the stone given for 14 year marriage anniversaries. Opals have been associated with hope, purity, love, and truth.