Turquoise Bead Necklace, Clam Shell, Circa 1950s, Old Natural Stone, 13”

Bead making is a lost art. The time it took to make the heishe is something not many artists are interested in taking on today. You can go down to the local supply store and purchase shell heishe from Taiwan. This clam shell is hand shaped by Native American artists. The stones are old pieces of Nevada turquoise that the artist most likely had collected overtime, representing different mines. One look at this necklace and you see the age, natural stones, cotton wrap and style. This circa 1950s necklace will be an amazing addition to your collection.

Hanging Length – 13”

Weight – 81.3 grams