Southwestern colors and textures have always inspired me — the turquoise skies, warm desert tones, and bold patterns found in nature and traditional design. This necklace was created using the Cellini stitch, a beading technique that forms a beautiful spiral texture and gives the piece its rich, dimensional look.

For this design, I selected beads in turquoise, bronze, and soft gray tones to reflect a Southwestern color story while allowing the pattern itself to shine. The beaded focal section is paired with a leather cord to keep the look grounded and wearable.

What I love about the Cellini stitch is how it lets the design evolve naturally as the beadwork grows. Each necklace turns out slightly different, making every piece truly one of a kind.

In the video below, I share a behind-the-scenes look at how this Southwestern Cellini necklace came together, including the materials I used and the inspiration behind the design

 In the video below, I share a behine-the-scenes look at how this Southwestern necklace came together, including the materials I used.