Virginia Tso is a beadmaker from Pinedale, AZ. She is in her mid-fifties and has been making handmade beads since the 1970's.

This choker-length strand of mixed beads measures 17" in length. Virginia oxidized these to give them an "old pawn" patina.

Hallmarked "TSO" and stamped "Sterling" on one of the beads at the catch.

Large round beads: 11/16" diameter

Lentil-shaped beads: 7/16" diameter; 3/16" running length

Long beads: 1 3/16" x 7/16"

Earrings: 9/16" diameter; 1 3/8" hang

Length: 17"