Nine pieces of Waterweb Kingman turquoise, each carrying its own network of rivers, tributaries and hidden pools, arranged across a monumental 30-inch necklace by Justine Tso.
The stones move from pale sky blue to deep aqua and green-blue, with waterweb matrix ranging from delicate lines to dense, dramatic networks. No two are remotely identical—but together they read like fragments of the same lost map.
At 132 grams, this is Justine working at full masterwork scale.
Why This Piece Matters
Waterweb turquoise is prized for matrix that divides the blue into interconnected cells, creating patterns resembling water, river systems or fine spiderwebs. The most compelling examples combine clear patterning with strong color and a composition that works within the shape of the finished cabochon.
This necklace brings together nine substantial Kingman stones displaying remarkably varied expressions of waterweb matrix. Some show broad blue pools separated by earthy lines; others possess exceptionally tight networks spreading across the entire surface.
Justine allowed each cabochon to determine the shape of its setting, then unified the suite through repeating twisted-wire borders, silver beading and hand-stamped fan elements. The stones remain individual geological specimens while functioning as one complete composition.
Artifact Registry
Artifact Name: Where All Rivers Meet
Artist: Justine Tso
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Artist Lineage: Second-generation silversmith; daughter of Sheila Tso
Materials: Waterweb Kingman turquoise and sterling silver
Construction: Nine substantial cabochons; handmade bezels; twisted-wire and beaded borders; hand-stamped silver fan work; articulated links and handmade chain
Necklace Length: Approximately 30 inches
Total Weight: 132 grams
Date: 2026
Hallmark: Stamped “J. Tso” and “Sterling”
Provenance: Commissioned directly from Justine Tso for Hespera Jewelry Company
Collector’s Gallery Value: $7,500
Curator’s Field Observation
The necklace is deliberately asymmetrical. Justine arranged the nine stones according to visual weight rather than simply mirroring shapes from side to side.
The largest trapezoidal cabochon creates the primary focal point, displaying an exceptionally bold waterweb pattern with warm brown and golden matrix. From there, the necklace travels through teardrops, softened triangles, ovals and irregular geometric forms, each offering a different view of the Kingman material.
Justine varied the placement of her stamped silver fans around each setting. Some appear beneath the stones like crowns; others extend from the sides or wrap more fully around the cabochon. This keeps the repeating silver language from becoming mechanically uniform.
The 30-inch length gives the necklace tremendous styling flexibility and allows the full geological progression to remain visible when worn.
Eric’s Notes from the Field
Every stone in this necklace looks like its own weather system.
One has these huge turquoise cells separated by brown rivers. Another is almost green with incredibly tight webbing. Others look like clouds breaking apart over bright blue water. And Justine somehow took nine stones that are all doing wildly different things and made them feel like they belong to one ancient map.
This is exactly why waterweb collectors become completely unhinged. You’re not just looking at color—you’re hunting through every line, pool and fragment of matrix for tiny landscapes.
It’s 30 inches long. It weighs 132 grams. It has nine major Waterweb Kingman stones.
Basically, Justine mapped an entire turquoise watershed and made it wearable.
Nine pieces of Waterweb Kingman turquoise, each carrying its own network of rivers, tributaries and hidden pools, arranged across a monumental 30-inch necklace by Justine Tso.
The stones move from pale sky blue to deep aqua and green-blue, with waterweb matrix ranging from delicate lines to dense, dramatic networks. No two are remotely identical—but together they read like fragments of the same lost map.
At 132 grams, this is Justine working at full masterwork scale.
Why This Piece Matters
Waterweb turquoise is prized for matrix that divides the blue into interconnected cells, creating patterns resembling water, river systems or fine spiderwebs. The most compelling examples combine clear patterning with strong color and a composition that works within the shape of the finished cabochon.
This necklace brings together nine substantial Kingman stones displaying remarkably varied expressions of waterweb matrix. Some show broad blue pools separated by earthy lines; others possess exceptionally tight networks spreading across the entire surface.
Justine allowed each cabochon to determine the shape of its setting, then unified the suite through repeating twisted-wire borders, silver beading and hand-stamped fan elements. The stones remain individual geological specimens while functioning as one complete composition.
Artifact Registry
Artifact Name: Where All Rivers Meet
Artist: Justine Tso
Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
Artist Lineage: Second-generation silversmith; daughter of Sheila Tso
Materials: Waterweb Kingman turquoise and sterling silver
Construction: Nine substantial cabochons; handmade bezels; twisted-wire and beaded borders; hand-stamped silver fan work; articulated links and handmade chain
Necklace Length: Approximately 30 inches
Total Weight: 132 grams
Date: 2026
Hallmark: Stamped “J. Tso” and “Sterling”
Provenance: Commissioned directly from Justine Tso for Hespera Jewelry Company
Collector’s Gallery Value: $7,500
Curator’s Field Observation
The necklace is deliberately asymmetrical. Justine arranged the nine stones according to visual weight rather than simply mirroring shapes from side to side.
The largest trapezoidal cabochon creates the primary focal point, displaying an exceptionally bold waterweb pattern with warm brown and golden matrix. From there, the necklace travels through teardrops, softened triangles, ovals and irregular geometric forms, each offering a different view of the Kingman material.
Justine varied the placement of her stamped silver fans around each setting. Some appear beneath the stones like crowns; others extend from the sides or wrap more fully around the cabochon. This keeps the repeating silver language from becoming mechanically uniform.
The 30-inch length gives the necklace tremendous styling flexibility and allows the full geological progression to remain visible when worn.
Eric’s Notes from the Field
Every stone in this necklace looks like its own weather system.
One has these huge turquoise cells separated by brown rivers. Another is almost green with incredibly tight webbing. Others look like clouds breaking apart over bright blue water. And Justine somehow took nine stones that are all doing wildly different things and made them feel like they belong to one ancient map.
This is exactly why waterweb collectors become completely unhinged. You’re not just looking at color—you’re hunting through every line, pool and fragment of matrix for tiny landscapes.
It’s 30 inches long. It weighs 132 grams. It has nine major Waterweb Kingman stones.
Basically, Justine mapped an entire turquoise watershed and made it wearable.
