Santo Domingo Heishi Necklace, Turquoise, Spiny Oyster, Jet and Shell, 25" by Mary and Gerard Calabaza

Mary and Gerard Calabaza, Santo Domingo Pueblo artisans from New Mexico, hand-cut and strung this 25-inch heishi necklace combining turquoise, orange spiny oyster shell, jet, and shell beads. Heishi — from the Santo Domingo word for shell — refers to small disc beads ground flat from shell, stone, or coral, a technique practiced by Santo Domingo Pueblo artisans for over a thousand years. The Calabaza family is among the most respected names in Santo Domingo heishi work, known for precise bead uniformity and traditional material combinations. Available exclusively through Turquoise Mustang.