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 long strand of graduated beads measures 25 1/2" in length. Virginia oxidized these to give them an "old pawn" patina. The bead necklace is accompanied by matching bead earrings.

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

Largest beads: 3/4" diameter

Smallest beads: 3/8" diameter

Long beads: 1 1/8" x 7/16"

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

Length: 25 1/2"