Santa Fe Artist BUDDY LEE (RIP) Onyx/ Mother of Pearl Feather 925 Whimsical Necklace
Santa Fe Artist BUDDY LEE (RIP) Onyx/ Mother of Pearl Feather 925 Whimsical Necklace
We lost this incredible artist, who was greatly known here in Santa Fe..Since Buddy’s passing,all his items have gone into collectors hands,since there will be no more jewelry made by this whimsical SW artist.Each piece is One of a Kind”,with no 2 pieces the same.
DESCRIPTION:
The beauty of black onyx & sterling is nicely displayed in this totally hand fabricated necklace.
Just under a total of 7",the massive Onyx/Feather drop portion,connects itself to a hand fabricated chain that holds the chunky round black onyx cabochons.Each cab of onyx is perfectly matched in size..
The center drop is highly exaggerated & on the generous side,with this super large rectangular shape piece of onyx,that has a feather sitting at the top(see photo 4) & coordinates with the huge feather piece below. The long feather has a channel inlay of Mother of Pearl that sits in it's own bezel.
Its a unique,fun,whimsical piece,just like anything of Buddy's!! This would look fabulous over something black! There is a ring that matches this necklace & can be found under “Rings”
ARTISTS: BUDDY LEE
METAL: STERLING
METAL FINISH: MATTE
MATERIAL: BLACK ONYX/MOTHER OF PEARL
ONYX MEASUREMENT: 44.6 mm x 33.8 (1-3/4" X 1-1/4")
WEARABLE LENGTH: APPROX. 18-1/2"
CENTER PENDANT MEASUREMENT DROP: 6-3/4"
TOTAL WEIGHT: 3.7 OUNCES
TECHNIQUE: INLAY,STAMPWORK
CONDITION: "USED"~NO CRACKS,LOOSE STONES,ETC..PERFECT WEARABLE CONDITION!
CLOSURE: HOOK & EYE
HALLMARK: BUDDY LEE/STERLING(BOTH ON BACK OF ONYX & FEATHER) STERLING ON HOOK CLOSURE