The Lovelock Strand

About the strand:

She’s soft, feminine, and impossible to overlook. Pale pink rondelle conch shell beads are perfectly paired with small, but vibrant Campitos turquoise rondelles, creating a contrast that feels playful and elevated. Nugget-shaped Campitos turquoise beads are scattered throughout 4-5mmsterling silver pearl beads for a strand with dimension and a little extra glow. It’s the kind of piece that makes even the simplest outfit feel current and stylish.

• • 17" from end to end
  • Exclusive, one-of-a-kind hand-strung design
  • Features Campitos turquoise (MEXICO) and genuine pink conch shell beads 
  • Machine made sterling silver pearl beads
  • Sterling silver lobster clasp and eye closure
  • Properly finished with sterling silver findings (strung on SILVER PLATED STAINLESS STEEL wire)
    

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.

Pink conch shells are found in the warm, shallow waters surrounding the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda. These distinctive shells feature a beautiful pink interior and brown, textured exterior. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, pink conch shells hold deep symbolic importance across various traditions, embodying powerful concepts including protection, fertility, purity, and spiritual enlightenment. Particularly within Native American heritage, these shells are considered sacred objects that symbolize the essential elements of water, spirit, and strength.