Pendant
by L. Bruce Hodgins, Navajo
Description: Lariat necklace with Brazilian agate and sugilite, includes handmade chain with over 1000 links.
About this Award: Awarded for excellence in craftsmanship in silver or other metal jewelry.
Juror’s Comments:
Terry DeWald: Just the complexity of construction of that chain, and as Rachel said, the adjustability of it, plus the sandcasting at the bottom, contrasting sugilite and Brazilian agate, nailed it!




