NOS Phoenix Designs Studio Necklace Merry Clingen Turquoise Trade Bead Necklace

An impressive, heavy-weight statement necklace created by independent artisan artist Merry Clingen under her studio brand Phoenix Designs. This multi-textured assemblage piece features an eclectic combination of hand-carved turquoise and jade gemstones, vintage/antique glass beads, and cast metal charms. Sterling silver toggle clasp with a mix of plated and sterling beads  Includes the original studio hang tag handwritten by the artist outlining the core components.  Hand-Carved Turquoise: Includes intricate hand-carved, openwork Chinese turquoise focal beads and polished rondelles/nuggets. Antique African Glass Trade Beads: Features collectible mustard-yellow and green patterned glass trade beads with carved jade. Total Length: 26 inches Total Weight: 121.7 grams  About the Artist: Merry Clingen (1954-2026)  Handcrafted by Merry Clingen for Phoenix Designs. Beyond her independent work as a studio jewelry maker and lapidary designer, Clingen had a long career in fine visual arts, notably working as a feature animation clean-up artist on major classic animated films, including Beauty and the Beast (Belle), The Little Mermaid, Pocahontas and Fantasia 2000  Note: This piece is an independent artisan creation by Phoenix Designs and is not affiliated with or produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios.  Keywords: GlitterPirate, Marqowens, artisan turquoise, handcrafted necklace, natural stone jewelry, turquoise pendant, southwest artisan, boutique gemstone, curated studio