Nacozari Turquoise & Mountain Lion Bone Necklace

This sterling silver necklace brings together two distinct natural elements: a polished Nacozari turquoise cabochon and a naturally curved mountain lion bone, suspended in a vertically balanced composition. The turquoise is set in a hand-formed silver bezel and displays vivid blue tones with subtle pyrite inclusions that create a quiet, metallic shimmer within the stone. Known for its rarity and no longer actively mined, Nacozari turquoise offers both visual depth and material significance. The stone is anchored by a brushed silver bar, whose clean lines provide contrast to the organic forms below.
 
Suspended beneath the bar, the mountain lion bone introduces an elemental counterpoint—its natural curvature and surface texture grounding the composition in material reality rather than ornament. The necklace measures 20 inches in total length, with an additional 2-inch drop created by the bone element, which spans approximately 3 inches across. Finished with a handcrafted sterling silver clasp, the piece wears with weight and intention. It stands confidently on its own as a singular statement for those drawn to rare materials, natural forms, and jewelry that balances refinement with raw presence.
 
Stone Properties
Nacozari turquoise has traditionally been associated with protection, clarity, and steady communication. Often regarded as a stone that supports emotional balance and resilience, turquoise is historically linked to strengthening the connection between inner truth and outward expression. Its presence is commonly associated with grounding awareness while encouraging calm confidence and endurance (Hall; Simmons & Ahsian).