A Big Stone, Worn High

A single oversized turquoise-tone oval on a 36-inch (91 cm) cord — shorter than standard, so the slide sits higher on the chest. One large stone and not much else: the centerpiece is the whole argument.

The design follows the classic Southwestern colorway — sky blue against metal — as a style, not a provenance. It is a factory-made piece that borrows the region's palette, and we label it exactly that way. That distinction matters in this category, and we would rather over-state it than blur it.

Specs

Style notes

A stone this size fills an open collar on its own, which makes the piece genuinely unisex: it works over a snap shirt, a band-collar shirt, or a plain black dress. The shorter cord favors small and mid-length torsos and anyone who wears a bolo high and tight. If you like the color but want a smaller center, the turquoise-tone collection runs the full size range, and our anatomy guide names every part you will read about in these specs.

What to know before you buy

This oval is an imitation stone — turquoise-colored, exact composition unstated by the supplier — mounted on zinc alloy, with a cord listed as leather that we have not verified. And to be fully plain about origin: Not Native American made, not produced by a Native artisan or tribe, and not affiliated with or certified by any tribe. This piece offers the style at an entry price, and it does not claim to be anything else.

FAQ

Why is the cord shorter than your other bolos?

At 36 inches it holds the slide higher, which suits a big stone — worn low, an oval this size tends to swing. Shorter cord, higher ride, steadier stone.

Is the stone cut from mined turquoise?

No. It is a turquoise-colored imitation; the supplier does not state the exact material, and we will not invent one.

Can women wear this piece?

Yes — a bolo is unisex hardware. The single large stone reads as a pendant over a dress or an open collar, which is exactly how many women wear it.