Made by award winning artist Charlene Reano in the San Felipe Pueblo. This exquisite necklace contains a single strand of spiny oyster beads with a circular pendant with intricate turquoise inlay. When the pendant is flipped over, there is a new combination of stones and shells. This necklace is approximately 17” in length and is finished with a sterling silver lobster clasp. Pendant is approximately 1.75 inches in diameter. 

Charlene Reano

Charlene Reano of San Felipe is married into the Reano family. Santo Domingans are well-known for their inlay work. Charlene’s inlaid earrings and bracelets have the appearance of intricate, colorful tiles – a mosaic of rich color and pattern. Charlene's intricate mosaic work has been recognized with ribbons and awards at Eight Northern Pueblo and the prestigious Santa Fe Indian Market. 

The type of inlay work created by Charlene and her in-laws has a revered history dating back to their Anasazi ancestors. Stunning earrings and pendants have been unearthed from ancient dwellings – extraordinary pieces made by patient hands one thousand years ago.