Southwestern-Style Turquoise and Coral Beaded Pendant Necklace

This is a Southwestern-style necklace featuring a combination of natural sky-blue turquoise nuggets and red coral spacers. The necklace is constructed with irregular, tumbled turquoise stones that exhibit various levels of matrix, and small, vibrant red coral blocks. Interspersed among the larger stones are small metallic spacers, likely silver or a silver-toned alloy. The central focal point is an oval pendant, claw-set with what appears to be a darker green or brown turquoise or jasper stone, surrounded by a decorative scalloped silver-tone border. Dangling from this pendant are three additional turquoise nuggets and a small metallic heart charm. The closure is a traditional hook-and-eye clasp. The overall craftsmanship suggests a handcrafted, artisanal piece, likely dating from the late 20th century. The condition appears fair to good: the stones show natural variations and some surface wear, and the metallic components exhibit a slight patina indicative of age. There are no obvious signs of major repair or structural damage. The necklace is presented in a vintage-style jewelry box with a cream-colored lining, which may or may not be the original packaging.