Some collaborations blur the line between two artists. This one celebrates it.
Created as a true Tyler Brown × Eric Ruyak partnership, Tyler handcrafted this monumental sterling silver turquoise centerpiece specifically to become part of one of Eric’s signature gemstone strands. Every artist stayed true to their craft, resulting in a necklace that couldn’t exist without both hands behind it.
At the heart of the necklace is an extraordinary 4-inch-wide sterling silver cluster by acclaimed Navajo artist Tyler Brown, showcasing a breathtaking arrangement of natural turquoise in a bold, sculptural composition. Surrounding the centerpiece is Eric Ruyak’s carefully selected strand of pastel gemstones, whose soft lavender, peach, and champagne hues echo the colors of first light over the desert, bringing a completely fresh perspective to traditional Southwestern design.
Rather than competing with one another, the silver and gemstones create a conversation—strength balanced by softness, tradition balanced by innovation.
Details
- Artists: Tyler Brown × Eric Ruyak
- Series: Hespera Union Works
- Pendant Width: Approximately 4 inches
- Materials: Sterling silver, natural turquoise, mixed natural gemstone bead strand
- Construction: One-of-a-kind collaborative work
Why Collectors Love It
Tyler Brown has earned a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, substantial silver work, and collector-grade turquoise. In this piece, that artistry is paired with Eric Ruyak’s distinctive gemstone compositions, creating a necklace that is both unmistakably Navajo and unmistakably Hespera.
This isn’t a modified necklace or a later pairing—it’s an intentional collaboration conceived from the very beginning as a single work of art.
Eric’s Note
Some pieces are about showing what one artist can do. This one is about what happens when two artists trust each other enough to stay completely true to themselves. Tyler built the silver. I built the color story. Neither of us tried to imitate the other, and that’s exactly why it works. To me, this necklace is proof that collaboration doesn’t mean compromise—it means creating something neither person could have made alone.
Some collaborations blur the line between two artists. This one celebrates it.
Created as a true Tyler Brown × Eric Ruyak partnership, Tyler handcrafted this monumental sterling silver turquoise centerpiece specifically to become part of one of Eric’s signature gemstone strands. Every artist stayed true to their craft, resulting in a necklace that couldn’t exist without both hands behind it.
At the heart of the necklace is an extraordinary 4-inch-wide sterling silver cluster by acclaimed Navajo artist Tyler Brown, showcasing a breathtaking arrangement of natural turquoise in a bold, sculptural composition. Surrounding the centerpiece is Eric Ruyak’s carefully selected strand of pastel gemstones, whose soft lavender, peach, and champagne hues echo the colors of first light over the desert, bringing a completely fresh perspective to traditional Southwestern design.
Rather than competing with one another, the silver and gemstones create a conversation—strength balanced by softness, tradition balanced by innovation.
Details
- Artists: Tyler Brown × Eric Ruyak
- Series: Hespera Union Works
- Pendant Width: Approximately 4 inches
- Materials: Sterling silver, natural turquoise, mixed natural gemstone bead strand
- Construction: One-of-a-kind collaborative work
Why Collectors Love It
Tyler Brown has earned a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, substantial silver work, and collector-grade turquoise. In this piece, that artistry is paired with Eric Ruyak’s distinctive gemstone compositions, creating a necklace that is both unmistakably Navajo and unmistakably Hespera.
This isn’t a modified necklace or a later pairing—it’s an intentional collaboration conceived from the very beginning as a single work of art.
Eric’s Note
Some pieces are about showing what one artist can do. This one is about what happens when two artists trust each other enough to stay completely true to themselves. Tyler built the silver. I built the color story. Neither of us tried to imitate the other, and that’s exactly why it works. To me, this necklace is proof that collaboration doesn’t mean compromise—it means creating something neither person could have made alone.
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