Waterhole Gemstone Necklaces
$145.00
Ngulburnan, yuriyawi - Waterhole sterling silver necklaces with mookaite gemstones, handcrafted by Aboriginal jewellery artist, Sonia Pallett.
Born in Wiradjuri Country, the land of three rivers, Dubbo NSW, Sonia creates jewellery bringing her ancestor's storytelling symbols into a modern light with non-traditional wearable art.
In Wiradjuri language, Ngulburnan, yuriyawi means waterhole.
Sterling silver discs hang on a string mookaite beads, also known as Australian jasper, mookaite is predominantly found in WA.
Choose from two designs:
Large disc - measures approx 43mm diameter, necklace measures aprox 47.5cm from end to end.
Medium disc - measures approx 22mm diameter, necklace measures aprox 47.5cm from end to end.
About Sonia Pallett
Raised in Wiradjuri Country, Sonia's mob is from Kooma, SW Queensland near the Cunnamulla area. Sonia has been making jewellery since early childhood with a flair for the unusual. Having completed a carpentry apprenticeshop, she spent many years working in construction, but now follows her passion, working with sterling silver and semi-precious stones to create jewellery showcasing Aboriginal culture and language.
Handmade in Wiradjuri Country / Dubbo NSW by Sonia Pallett.