A wonderful necklace. I doubt they’re related, but regardless, Tony would have his own stash of stones. Btw I turned up another beauty by this artist that’s similar in conception:
https://toh-atin.com/necklace-blue-diamond-turquoise-silver-beads-by-rose-abeyta-cjlac-119
I hope @Jason weighs in, would like to hear his opinion on the mine origin.