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Jeff's Neckware

One Of Kind Creations Made Of Rare & Exotic Natural Materials

Jeff has an extensive collection of rare and exotic materials including natural turquoise, mediterranean coral, amber, lapis, sugilite, pearl, variscite and more handmade into beads. In designing his neckwear, Jeff incorporates skill, knowledge and an intimate feeling, all accumulated from decades of world travel, intense studies of history and anthropology, as well as from his many, many years of living and trading among the people of the southwest. Jeff's designs and use of exotic materials are unique, inspired from ancient styles and motifs. Each of his creations is one of a kind, and has a timeless feeling that always brings joy to the wearer. New neckware is put up regularly, so visit often!

We are continually in the process of restocking and getting up new items. Please stay tuned for more new neckware soon!
Two Strand Necklace with Natural Spiderweb Turquoise Nuggets on Traditional Olive Shell Hieshe

Two Strand Necklace with Natural Spiderweb Turquoise Nuggets on Traditional Olive Shell Hieshe

Reminiscent of classic ceremonial style Navajo necklace, this two strand necklace features natural spiderweb turquoise nuggets spaced between finely carved traditional olive shell hieshe. The necklace is 36 inches long, finished with sterling silver cones and clasps.
NN23 $550.00  per piece
Jeff Lewis Single Strand Graduated Sugilite and Natural Turquoise Necklace

Jeff Lewis Single Strand Graduated Sugilite and Natural Turquoise Necklace

Single strand necklace designed and made by Jeff Lewis featuring graduated sugilite roundel beads interspersed with natural turquoise beads size 7-15 millimeters. The necklace is finished with a custom hammered sterling silver cones and clasps.
STN21 $2450.00  per piece
Single Strand Chiapas Amber Graduated Bead Necklace with custom hammered sterling silver cones and clasps

Single Strand Chiapas Amber Graduated Bead Necklace with custom hammered sterling silver cones and clasps

This elegant amber necklace wears like a strand of pure light. Amber has been used since prehistoric times to make jewelry and religious objects and used as a cure for various illnesses. Amber is a fossil, thereby associated with time, cycles, and longevity. Considered an activator of one’s altruistic nature. Amber also aids in the realization of the spiritual intellect, and helps to align the mental body as it moves toward merging with the spiritual body. This single strand chiapas amber graduated bead necklace is 21 inches long and can be lengthened using its 3 inch extender. Finished with sterling silver cones and clasps, hand made by Cosmo Lewis.
AN18 $395.00  per piece
Two strand Natural Mediterranean Coral Frangia Necklace by Cosmo Lewis of Santa Fe, NM,

Two strand Natural Mediterranean Coral Frangia Necklace by Cosmo Lewis of Santa Fe, NM,

This Mediterranean Coral Frangia Necklace is sure to get you noticed whether you dress it up or down. The necklace, hand made by Cosmo Lewis of Santa Fe, NM, features two strands of natural red coral frangia with custom hammered sterling silver cones and clasps. Also available in single and triple strand versions. Necklace measures 20 inches in length.
CN2 $295.00  per piece
Dinah Gaspar Fetish Necklace

Dinah Gaspar Fetish Necklace

Several years ago, I gave my old friend, Dinah Gaspar, a bag of unusual natural green spider web turquoise nuggets and asked her to carve some of her amazing frogs for me. Necklace measures 22in., and 24in with the 2 inch extender. (click on photo for more...)
Dinah Gaspar Fetish Necklace $2250.00  per piece choose quantity:
Bisbee Tabs on Mediterranean Coral

Bisbee Tabs on Mediterranean Coral

I spent several years, on and off, making enough natural Bisbee turquoise tabs to create this necklace.(click on image for more...)
Single strand Bisbee turquoise take with mediterranean coral tube beads $2250.00  per piece choose quantity:
Single strand Elemental Necklace

Single strand Elemental Necklace

From the time I first started making beads, over 43 years ago, I always had in my mind a picture of an ultimate bead necklace. (click on image for more...)
Single strand Elemental Necklace $995.00  per choose quantity:
Single strand natural Number 8  Necklace

Single strand natural Number 8 Necklace

This classic turquoise from the Number Eight mine in Nevada. A mix of blues and greens, some with beautiful spiderwebbing. (click on photo for more...)
Single strand natural Number 8 Necklace $675.00  per choose quantity:  
Single strand natural Sleeping Beauty roundells

Single strand natural Sleeping Beauty roundells

Sleeping Beauty turquoise is one of the few pure clear blue turquoises that exist in the world. (click on the photo for more...) SOLD
Single strand natural sleeping necklace with graded rondel $900.00  each choose quantity:  each
Old Style Turquoise and coral SOLD

Old Style Turquoise and coral SOLD

I first saw this design when visiting Tewa Village on First Mesa in Hopiland, back in the 1970's. (click on photo for more...)
Old Style Turquoise and coral $950.00  each choose quantity:
Single strand red mediterranean coral frangia necklace

Single strand red mediterranean coral frangia necklace

Frangia is the name for traditional branch coral from the Mediterranean Sea. These strands are simple yet elegant. Finished with sterling silver, it can be worn for any occasion. Necklace measures 20.5 inches.
Single strand red mediterranean coral frangia necklace $150.00  per choose quantity:  
Two strand mediterranean coral frangia necklace

Two strand mediterranean coral frangia necklace

Frangia is the name for traditional branch coral from the Mediterranean Sea. These strands are simple yet elegant. Finished with sterling silver, it can be worn for any occasion. Necklace measures 20.5 inches.
Two strand mediterranean cora frangia necklace $295.00  each choose quantity:  each
Three strand mediterranean coral frangia necklace

Three strand mediterranean coral frangia necklace

Frangia is the name for traditional branch coral from the Mediterranean Sea. These strands are simple yet elegant. Finished with sterling silver, it can be worn for any occasion. Necklace measures 21.5 inches.
Three strand mediterranean coral frangia necklace $435.00  each choose quantity:  each
20 Strand Mediterranean Coral

20 Strand Mediterranean Coral

This 20 strand natural Mediterranean coral] heshe is sure to become a favorite, and collect compliments whenever you wear it! (click on photo for more...)
Twenty Strand Mediterranean Coral Heshe $5500.00  each choose quantity:
Three Strand Number 8 Turquoise Nugget Necklace

Three Strand Number 8 Turquoise Nugget Necklace

These are classic nuggets from the Number Eight mine. Color runs blue to blue-green, often with spiderwebbing. Necklace measures 24.5 in to 26.5 in with 3 inch extender.
Three Strand Number 8 Turquoise Nugget Necklace $1550.00  each choose quantity:
Number 8 Nuggets and Number 8 Beads

Number 8 Nuggets and Number 8 Beads

These are classic nuggets from the Number Eight mine, alternating with Number 8 beads. Color runs blue to blue-green, often with spiderwebbing. Necklace measures 21 in to 23 in with 2 inch extender.
Number 8 Nuggets and Number 8 Beads $1550.00  each choose quantity:
Two Strand Turquoise Nugget Necklace

Two Strand Turquoise Nugget Necklace

These are a beautiful set of natural turquoise nuggets, from the Carico mine. Necklace measures 19 inches to 21.5 inches end to end with a 3 inch extender and sterling silver finish. .
Two Strand Turquoise Nugget Necklace $1200.00  per choose quantity:
Five Strand Kingman Turquoise Nuggets

Five Strand Kingman Turquoise Nuggets

Lovely and fluid five strand necklace of fine Old Kingman nuggets. These stones are from a batch of Old Kingman turquoise circa 1970's. This necklace measures 17 inches. (click on photo for more...)
Five Strand Kingman Nuggets $395.00  per piece choose quantity:
Three Strand Mother of Pearl

Three Strand Mother of Pearl

Three strand white natural mother of pearl necklace hand made by Jeff. Features Jeff's signature sterling silver finish with custom cast sterling silver cones, hook and eye closure, adjustable length and tag. Strands measure 24 inches with the 2 1/2 inch extender.
Three Strand Mother of Pearl $925.00  per piece choose quantity:

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