Carved bird necklace with turquoise and silver

Five small birds, mid-flight, spaced along a silver line with turquoise resting between them.

This necklace draws from Southwestern fetish traditions, where carved animals are worn as symbols of guidance, protection, and movement. Birds in particular carry a certain lightness. Messengers. The feeling of something shifting without needing to force it.

The composition here is more minimal than traditional strands. Air between each element. Space to actually see what you’re wearing.

Turquoise brings grounding and steadiness.
The birds do the rest.

Wear it when you’re in-between things.
Or when you’re not, but want to remember how to be.

Details

• Carved shell bird beads with red inlay eyes
• Turquoise nuggets
• Sterling silver tube beads and findings
• Fixed collar-style necklace
• One of a kind