Black Nurse Necklace – Susie King Taylor Tribute

She answered the call before anyone said she could. She showed up, kept records, cared for the wounded, and wrote it all down so history could never forget. Susie King Taylor was the first African American nurse of the Civil War — and she deserves to be worn with pride. 💖

The Black Nurse Necklace is a handcrafted tribute to Susie King Taylor, the first African American nurse during the American Civil War and the first Black woman to publish her memoirs. A period photograph of Susie King Taylor sits at the heart of this necklace, surrounded by a nurse cap charm, caduceus charm, and a laser-engraved charm reading "Nursing is a Work of Heart." A moonlight black Austrian crystal adds a soft, luminous finishing touch to a piece that honors both a woman and a profession. ✨

The findings are solid 316L stainless steel — tarnish-free, fade-free, and built to last. Available in sizes 18" through 26" with custom sizing at no charge, lightweight and comfortable for everyday wear.

Handcrafted by award-winning artist Dea Shelton, Rising Star Jewelry Artist BeadStyle Magazine 2015, designing in her Southern California studio since 2002. Arrives gift boxed and gift wrapped, tied with a bow and ready to give. Lifetime warranty on normal wear.

Questions? Call the studio Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm Pacific: (760) 294-4449. Or text Dea directly: (760) 254-8688.

🌟 All designs are original artwork, individually registered with the United States Copyright Office, effective 2014. Recognized as the most interesting jewelry designs in 22 years by the U.S. Copyright Office. Designed Copyright © Dea Shelton, Blackberry Designs Jewelry. Masterfully Crafted * Magically Charming®