Vintage 4 Strand Turquoise Nugget & Olive Shell Heishi 37 Necklace 165 Stones
Known as skystone, the early Native Americans mined turquoise and made turquoise beads and necklaces. Turquoise jewelry has been a long tradition in the Native American culture. Beautiful well matched turquoise nuggets combine with authentic handmade olive shell heishi to become this old traditional necklace. Olive shells are mollusks found mostly in warm tropical seas. These snails are carnivorous sand-burrowers, feeding mostly on bivalves and carrion and are known as some of the fastest burrowers among snails. An olive shell is smooth, and oval-shaped with various muted but attractive colors, and often patterns. His adds to its unique appearance. This 4 strand necklace is 37 long and has been strung old style on cord and then wrapped around the back. The length allows you to put the necklace on over your head. Never out of style, Southwest jewelry is an investment in enjoyment to last a lifetime.
Stones measure about 12 mm x 10 mm some smaller some larger Heishi measures 3 mm round Total Weight = 220 grams Questions??? Please ask before purchasing to avoid any misunderstandings. Coin is for display only. Not included not for sale.
This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Ethnic, Regional & Tribal\Necklaces & Pendants". The seller is "thisisit338" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, Korea, South, Indonesia, Taiwan, South Africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.
- Features: Olive Shell Heishi
- Certification: Unknown
- Department: Unisex Adult
- Main Stone Color: Turquoise
- Handmade: Yes
- Metal: None
- Main Stone Shape: Nugget
- Item Length: 37 in
- Ethnic & Regional Style: Native American
- Vintage: Yes
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Material: Stone
- Customized: No
- Main Stone: Turquoise
- Main Stone Creation: Natural
- Main Stone Treatment: Unknown
- Number of Gemstones: 165
- Secondary Stone: Olive Shell Heishi
- Brand: Native American
- Style: 4 Strand
- Number of Diamonds: None
- Country of Origin: Southwestern United States
- Color: Turquoise
- Closure: Over the Head
- Metal Purity: None
- Tribal Affiliation: Navajo
- Colored Diamond Intensity: Now Applicable
- Type: Necklace