{"product_id":"vintage-matrix-turquoise-artisan-opera-necklace-90cm","title":"Jewellery: Southwestern Matrix Turquoise \u0026 Heavy Artisan Trade Disc Opera Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eA remarkably bold, substantial 90cm vintage artisan opera-length statement strand balancing the raw, geological power of natural earth minerals with primitive design elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-knotted necklace features an array of genuine, chunky matrix turquoise slabs and nuggets displaying a vivid robin's egg blue saturation shot through with intricate ochre-brown limonite veins. The stone elements are rhythmically paired with heavy, flat artisan trade discs and organic copper-toned spacers that give the piece an incredible structural heft and a beautifully weathered, primitive face. The strand culminates in a fascinating, eclectic bohemian focal cluster composed of a natural spiral Auger seashell, a polished copper coin, and a translucent teal sea-glass bead. An opulent, worldly piece of wearable art that loops elegantly as a dramatic wardrobe centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-selected genuine matrix turquoise specimens displaying natural host rock webbing, expertly paired with heavy, hand-worked pewter-alloy artisan trade discs and copper spacers. Meticulously assembled using traditional multi-strand waxed cord jointery, featuring secure protective hand tied knots between every individual stone to ensure durability and prevent surface friction. The inclusion of beach-combed marine auger shells alongside heavy raw Southwestern trade turquoise represents the iconic 1980s Santa Fe \"Earth \u0026amp; Ocean\" bohemian luxury movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Intended Use: High-impact statement wearable neckpiece. Alternate Suggested Use: Draped luxury vanity mirror display accent or an organic wall-art framing element.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shift2ThriftVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48343264035014,"sku":"Listing 020-October-2026","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2163\/2198\/files\/Listing020-October-2026-SouthwesternMatrixTurquoise_HeavyArtisanTradeDiscOperaNecklace_7.jpg?v=1792200617","url":"https:\/\/shift2thriftvintage.co.za\/bg\/products\/vintage-matrix-turquoise-artisan-opera-necklace-90cm","provider":"Shift2ThriftVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}