Vtg 70s Santo Domingo Turquoise Heishi Two Strand Necklace-Nugget Ctr-Hand Roll

Description

View Vtg 70s Santo Domingo Turquoise Heishi Two Strand Necklace-Nugget Ctr-Hand Roll with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Old 1970's Santo Domingo (Kewa) Pueblo Double Strand Graduated (4mm-10mm) Turquoise Heishi bead 14" Choker Necklace. Traditionally, making Heishi beads by hand is a very labor-intensive process, taking almost two weeks to make a single strand. Old 1970's Santo Domingo (Kewa) Pueblo Double Strand Graduated (4mm-10mm) Turquoise Heishi bead 14" Choker Necklace... TRADITIONALLY HAND MADE and HAND ROLLED ... with Center Pendant of 4 Polished Nuggets, and Coral Beads at Strand Ends. Strung on Cotton/Cotton Blend String.&nbsp; The String ends extend the Necklace length by 4" (for an 18" total), with a very simple Silver hook clasp. Turquoise beads have Natural Inclusions and Matrixes, and are most likely from the Cerrillos Turquoise Mines, near Santa Fe, New Mexico.&nbsp; ------------------------------------------------------------------ Traditionally, making Heishi beads by hand is a very labor-intensive process, taking almost two weeks to make a single strand.&nbsp; First, the Turquoise (and/or other gemstones being used) are sliced into strips and clipped by hand into small squares, drilled and strung on silver wire.&nbsp; The artist then turns this string of beads against a stone wheel to make them round.&nbsp; Finer shaping and smoothing are done with sandpaper, and then the beads are polished against a leather belt.&nbsp;&nbsp; Fewer artists today are cutting their beads by hand, making Genuine Hand Made Heishi Necklaces a valued piece of art to wear and collect. << Bit of Background >> Hand made Indian jewelry became a huge interest and fashion trend in the 1970s, driven by the back-to-nature, bohemian culture movement at that time.&nbsp; Everyone wanted one, but not everyone could travel to where the Indians were selling.&nbsp; My In-Laws, in their trek across the nation from East Coast to West, starting collecting many beautiful jewelry and accessory pieces at the various Indian Trading posts and Reservation stops along the way.&nbsp; Making great friends and great deals, they took these pieces directly to the consumer market at jewelry shows and craft shows.&nbsp; They continued to trade and sell over the next 3-4 years, before shedding the nomadic life and settling in Southern California.&nbsp; Recently, this piece (and others) were found tucked away in a box, now gently polished, and ready to find a new home! << Please check all pictures CLOSELY for your Best Condition description.&nbsp;These pieces were not used, only displayed.&nbsp; But that was back in the1970's so there may be flaws I do not see.&nbsp; &nbsp; I will do my best to take the pictures from all angles, so you can judge the condition for yourself, as well as try to describe any possible flaws I do see.&nbsp; It is possible that I might miss something, so please check all the pictures before making your purchase.&nbsp; Thank you! >> << Yes,&nbsp; I do COMBINE SHIPPING!&nbsp; Remember to add your items to the CART, and then REQUEST an INVOICE so I can calculate the Combined Shipping for you.&nbsp; Thank you! >> << Please message me with any questions and I will do my best to answer! >> Condition: Pre-owned - Excellent. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Necklaces & Pendants. Brand: Santo Domingo Pueblo.

Antique

Yes

Pendant Shape

Nugget Center Drop

Closure

Hook

Occasion

Anniversary, Birthday, Christmas, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day

Main Stone Color

Turquoise

Year Manufactured

1970-1979

Metal

Silver

Secondary Stone

Turquoise

Necklace Length

14 in

Jewelry Department

Fine

Vintage

Yes

Main Stone

Turquoise

Main Stone Treatment

Not Enhanced

Main Stone Shape

Round Disc, Heishi, Nugget

Style

Beaded

Base Metal

Silver

Features

Hand Rolled Heishi Beads, Natural Turquoise, Hand made by Native American Indians, Graduated Beads 4mm-10mm, Double Strand, Center Pendant Polished Nuggets

Number of Gemstones

Approx. 228

Handmade

Yes

Main Stone Creation

Natural

Signed

No

Color

Blue

Material

Gemstone, Stone, Coral

Materials sourced from

United States

Brand

Santo Domingo Pueblo

Setting Style

Strung on String

Type

Necklace

Era

1970's Bohemian Hippie

Original/Reproduction

Original

Theme

Ethnic

Heishi Bead Size

4mm to 10mm

Country of Origin

United States