If anyone can do a charm necklace right,it's the work of southwest designer Kim Yubeta!

Although known throughout the southwest, Kim's necklaces have gone into buyer's hand throughout the country.. Women from all over, literally fall in love with her work & you can see why! This is one of Kim’s ‘most-in-demand’ style charm/treasure necklace's & is literally filled with all kinds of Butterflies/Dragonflies that have literally every kind of stone,shell,semi precious gems,all sterling charms,etc.!!

Designed for the woman who loves true "Over-the Top/Statement" style jewelry,(with the focus on Butterflies & Dragonflies) there is nothing dainty about this & if your style is such, where you want your jewelry to make a quick introduction before you get your foot in the door, then you'll love this one! Even though considered a "Charm" necklace, (which we think of as small) it is literally filled with more like large size PENDANTS than small charms . There's so much in this design that it may take a few days to see what's all in it!

Weighing in at 14.3 Ounces,this is a multi 3 strand statement style necklace that is designed with an assorted springtime array of southwest charm & has a generous display of mostly butterflies,with accents of dragonflies in the design. All the large dangling 'charms' are all strung onto old vintage white heart red trade beads & are strung in graduated lengths..

The huge center Spiny Oyster Dragonfly is a conversational piece in itself & plays a major role in the design..It is made by Navajo artist Dean Sandoval whose work has maintained a traditional Navajo look in all he makes..Dean chose fabulous large size cuts for it, that are are set in sterling that has a very signature Navajo look. All the butterflies that have lots of sterling around them are also made by Dean, while the dragonflies of all stone are designed by the late Dan Dodson who was widely known here in Santa Fe.. (All are hallmarked)These larger size charm/pendants sit in between a multitude of other colored stone shapes,carved stone butterflies,sterling pieces,faceted gems,plus more..

Kim designs her own 'bales' for the pendants that are made of colored beads,that are then strung to the white heart beads.All of the larger charms are designed this way.

The middle strand is also designed to not have anything strung in the center area (see photo 20) , so that the charms on the most inner shortest strand will cover the emptiness of the strand.The 3 strands end with a one strand finale of 12.5 mm (1/2" Diameter) Carnelian beads.

It is given a 2-5/8" wearable extender,so you can adjust the length.. A hand carved turquoise butterfly drop is used at the end of the extender.

It's an extremely hearty necklace & there is a generous amount of materials,so there's some weight to it.(See weights below before purchasing)