Heishi Necklace White Shell Disc & Turquoise Beads With Various Other Gemstones

Vtg Heishi Necklace White Shell Disc & Turquoise Beads With Various Other Gemstones Sterling Silver Cone Ends Metal Hook Clasp Beautiful, handmade necklace from the 1970's. We have a large collection of vintage turquoise jewelry. This gorgeous necklace is so unique. The disc beads are turquoise, white gemstones and onyx. The tiny graduated disc beads are just beautiful in various different gemstones. Towards the the clasp of the necklace there cone shaped sterling silver ends. This pattern is repeated on each side of the necklace. The closure is a metal hook. Stunning piece of vintage Santo Domingo Pueblo Indians exquisite bead making. The Santo Domingo Pueblo is located along the Rio Grande River and is less prominent than the Navajo, Hopi and Zuni Jewelry makers. They are known primarily for a type of necklace Heishe or Heishi Necklace. Heishi Necklaces The Santo Domingo Heishi Necklace is made shaping shell or stone, often turquoise, into small disk shapes and stringing them together to form a simple yet elegant piece of Native American jewelry. The disks are shaped into various sizes and often tend to get larger at the base of the necklace. Some pieces include two loops called ‘Jacla’ which original were worn as earrings, but have since been moved to the base of the heishi necklace for ornamental purposes. The piece featured below is by Clinton Pete and is an example of a perfectly executed Heishi necklace in traditional style. Please see the photos.