Black Rock City Necklace

Black Rock City Necklace with Gemstones, 2022 by Tzipora Hoynik.
Made for Christine (Lady Bee) Kristen. The BRC pieces were cold casted in Urethane Plastic with a Brass coating and were provided by Paul de Lathauwer.

Artifact courtesy of Christine (Lady Bee) Kristen in 2024.

Jewlery designer Tzipora Hoynik is one of the most respected and influential makers in the history of Burning Man jewelry. A longtime participant in Black Rock City, she has established a tradition of commemorating each Burn with a meticulously crafted limited-edition pendant that reflects both her exceptional technical mastery and artistic vision. Each annual piece is highly sought after by collectors and has become an enduring symbol of the Playa experience.

Hoynik’s work has been exhibited in major museum exhibitions, including the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C., as part of the landmark 2018 exhibition No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man. Her jewelry is also featured in Jewelry of Burning Man by Karen (Suki) Christians and Christine (Lady Bee) Kristen (pp. 128–129), recognizing her significant contribution to the artistic legacy of Burning Man.