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c.1970’s Navajo Turquoise Stone Ivory Pen Shell Heishi Bead Long Strand Necklace
c.1970’s Navajo Turquoise Stone Ivory Pen Shell Heishi Bead Long Strand Necklace

c.1970’s Navajo Turquoise Stone Ivory Pen Shell Heishi Bead Long Strand Necklace

Located in Thiensville, WI

c.1970’s Navajo Turquoise Stone Ivory Pen Shell Heishi Bead Long Strand Necklace Circa: 1970’s Style: Beaded necklace Color(s): Shades of turquoise, brown, tan, and ivory Unmarked...

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Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Pueblo Heishi Beaded Necklace with Red Coral
Pueblo Heishi Beaded Necklace with Red Coral

Pueblo Heishi Beaded Necklace with Red Coral

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Pueblo Heishi glass bead necklace with coral. Pueblo, Mid-20th century.

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral

Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Heishi Bead Strand Necklace
Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Heishi Bead Strand Necklace

Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Heishi Bead Strand Necklace

Located in New York, NY

The necklace is composed of graduated heishi-cut turquoise beads, displaying a range of vivid blue to blue-green tones with natural matrix throughout.

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20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage 14k White Gold Multistrand Turquoise Heishi Bead Necklace
Vintage 14k White Gold Multistrand Turquoise Heishi Bead Necklace

Vintage 14k White Gold Multistrand Turquoise Heishi Bead Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A striking vintage multi-strand turquoise bead necklace crafted in 14k white gold. Composed of numerous strands of finely cut turquoise heishi beads, this piece creates a dramatic, f...

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20th Century Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold Fancy Sapphire Heishi Bead and Pearl Necklace
14k Yellow Gold Fancy Sapphire Heishi Bead and Pearl Necklace

14k Yellow Gold Fancy Sapphire Heishi Bead and Pearl Necklace

Located in New York, NY

A delicate and colorful necklace featuring a harmonious blend of multi-hued sapphire heishi beads accented by a luminous pearl centerpiece.

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Coral Necklace Native American Indian Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi Beads
Antique Coral Necklace Native American Indian Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi Beads

Antique Coral Necklace Native American Indian Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi Beads

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN RED MOMO CORAL THREE STRAND NECKLACE WITH RARE ROUND CORAL BEADS AND BRANCH CORAL BEADS WITH TINY HEISHI BEADS.

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20th Century American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Green Agate Ombre Gold Bead Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Green Agate Ombre Gold Bead Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry

Green Agate Ombre Gold Bead Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry

Located in Westport, CT

Brazilian green agate, faceted into heishi beads with natural variation in tone, some deeper, some more translucent.

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2010s North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Turquoise Zuni Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver Heishi
Vintage Turquoise Zuni Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver Heishi

Vintage Turquoise Zuni Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver Heishi

Located in New York, NY

The birds alternate with the gorgeous blue turquoise along the four heishi bead strands. The necklace is a dramatic 30 inches long.

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20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, Silver

Vintage Turquoise Zuni 40 Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver Heishi
Vintage Turquoise Zuni 40 Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver Heishi

Vintage Turquoise Zuni 40 Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver Heishi

Located in New York, NY

The necklace chains are set with beautiful Heishi Beads. The fabulous 40 hand carved Zuni animal and bird fetishes are wonderful and are carved from multi color stones.

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20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, Silver

Heishi and Spiny Oyster Ten-Strand Beaded Necklace
Heishi and Spiny Oyster Ten-Strand Beaded Necklace

Heishi and Spiny Oyster Ten-Strand Beaded Necklace

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Heishi and spiny oyster necklace. Ten beautiful strands of round orange spiny oyster beads along the bottom, accented with dark brown heishi beads along the top.

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Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace
Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace

Multi-Strand Beaded Necklace

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Multi-strand necklace with three strands of graduated beads of turquoise and spiny oyster. Small Heishi beads graduating to discs with sterling silver clasp.

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Mid-20th Century Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Early Santo Domingo Pueblo Greasy Caribbean Blue Green Heishi Turquoise Necklace
Early Santo Domingo Pueblo Greasy Caribbean Blue Green Heishi Turquoise Necklace

Early Santo Domingo Pueblo Greasy Caribbean Blue Green Heishi Turquoise Necklace

Located in New York, NY

This is a stunning Native American 1920s Caribbean Blue and Green Turquoise Heishi Bead Necklace of 21 inches in length. The magnificent hand cut Turquoise Heishi Beads are graduate...

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20th Century American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Antique Zuni Pueblo Coral Raven Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Turquoise
Antique Zuni Pueblo Coral Raven Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Turquoise

Antique Zuni Pueblo Coral Raven Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Turquoise

Located in New York, NY

Look at the color! The tiny heishi beads are superb and very early hand made beads of 3mm in diameter.

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20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Coral, Silver

Southwest Multi Strand Beaded Necklace
Southwest Multi Strand Beaded Necklace

Southwest Multi Strand Beaded Necklace

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Southwest multi strand beaded necklace with five strands of small brown heishi beads evolving into larger graduated beads of all natural and untreated turquoise, charoite and lapis w...

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Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Charoite, Sterling Silver

Zuni Multi-Strand Fetish Bird Necklace on Sterling Silver Wire, Coral & Shell
Zuni Multi-Strand Fetish Bird Necklace on Sterling Silver Wire, Coral & Shell

Zuni Multi-Strand Fetish Bird Necklace on Sterling Silver Wire, Coral & Shell

Located in Milford, DE

A rare, museum-level Zuni fetish necklace featuring dozens of hand-carved shell birds, strung with natural branch red coral and fine heishi beads, all elegantly mounted on sterling s...

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Late 20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Vintage Multi Strand Bird Fetish Beaded Necklace
Vintage Multi Strand Bird Fetish Beaded Necklace

Vintage Multi Strand Bird Fetish Beaded Necklace

By Zuni

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Three-strands of aged and small Heishi beads on floss with sterling silver hook and eye clasp.

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Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Turquoise

14K Gold Heishi Candy Beaded Necklace with Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot
14K Gold Heishi Candy Beaded Necklace with Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot

14K Gold Heishi Candy Beaded Necklace with Amethyst, Citrine, Peridot

Located in Westport, CT

Four stones in heishi cuts—amethyst, citrine, peridot, aquamarine—mixed without pattern. Lavender, honey, green, pale blue. The colors are soft but the heishi shape keeps it structur...

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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold

Vintage Santo Domingo-1 Necklace
Vintage Santo Domingo-1 Necklace

Vintage Santo Domingo-1 Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

It hangs from a handmade Malachite Heishi bead chain with goldtone accent beads, creating a rich, layered Southwestern statement that bridges past and present.

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Vintage 1970s American Chain Necklaces

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads
Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads

Located in Milford, DE

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads, Featuring Bronze Ritual Pendant A striking museum-grade Tibetan tribal necklace, hand-assembled from an exceptiona...

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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Mixed Metal, Brass

Vintage Santo Domingo-2 Necklace
Vintage Santo Domingo-2 Necklace

Vintage Santo Domingo-2 Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Handcrafted Chain: Freshly made Heishi bead chain complements the vintage pendant beautifully.

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Vintage 1970s Chain Necklaces

Antique Turquoise Necklace Native American Indian Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi
Antique Turquoise Necklace Native American Indian Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi

Antique Turquoise Necklace Native American Indian Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE SANTO DOMINGO NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN TURQUOISE FOUR STRAND JACLA NECKLACE WITH FANTASTIC EARLY NATURAL TURQUOISE OF EXQUISITE COLOR WITH CLAM SHELL BEAD...

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20th Century American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Multistrand Natural Ox Blood Coral Heishi Tube Bead Necklace 16.75" with 14K yel
Multistrand Natural Ox Blood Coral Heishi Tube Bead Necklace 16.75" with 14K yel

Multistrand Natural Ox Blood Coral Heishi Tube Bead Necklace 16.75" with 14K yel

Located in Big Bend, WI

Genuine natural coral bead 7 strand necklace with 14K yellow gold clasp. The tube shaped coral beads measure about 2.5 to 2.7mm wide and vary in length from about 3.5 to 6.5mm long. ...

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Santo Domingo Kewa Pueblo Inlaid Petrified Shell Turquoise Heishi Necklace
Santo Domingo Kewa Pueblo Inlaid Petrified Shell Turquoise Heishi Necklace

Santo Domingo Kewa Pueblo Inlaid Petrified Shell Turquoise Heishi Necklace

Located in New York, NY

The pendant hangs from a necklace of graduated, thin, turquoise disk-shaped and what I believe are clay or further petrified material, Heishi beads. The pendant measures approximate...

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20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise

Rainbow Tourmaline Heishi Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Rainbow Tourmaline Heishi Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry

Rainbow Tourmaline Heishi Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry

Located in Westport, CT

Pink, green, amber, black, all mixed. Small obsidian beads punctuate the strand. The heishi shape gives it more structure than rondelles.

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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Gold, 14k Gold

Birthstone February Amethyst Heishi Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Birthstone February Amethyst Heishi Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry

Birthstone February Amethyst Heishi Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry

Located in Westport, CT

Faceted amethyst heishi alternating with aquamarine rondelles throughout. The aquamarine runs the full length, pale blue between every purple, keeping the strand light. February's st...

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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Gold, 14k Gold

Native American Zuni 74 Fetish Necklace Antique Heishi Sleeping Beauty Turquoise
Native American Zuni 74 Fetish Necklace Antique Heishi Sleeping Beauty Turquoise

Native American Zuni 74 Fetish Necklace Antique Heishi Sleeping Beauty Turquoise

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ZUNI 32 INCH FETISH NECKLACE WITH SLEEPING BEAUTY TURQUOISE, AGATE BEAR, BIRD, PARROT, FISH, DUCK, BUFFALO, FROG, ANIMAL FETISH N...

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20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, Multi-gemstone

Birthstone Pastel Multi-Gem Heishi Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Birthstone Pastel Multi-Gem Heishi Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry

Birthstone Pastel Multi-Gem Heishi Necklace, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry

Located in Westport, CT

Four stones in heishi cuts—amethyst, citrine, peridot, aquamarine—mixed without pattern. Lavender, honey, green, pale blue. The colors are soft but the heishi shape keeps it structur...

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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Aquamarine, Citrine, Peridot, Gold, 14k Gold

Turquoise 5 Strand Heishi Sterling Silver Clam Shell Necklace Native American
Turquoise 5 Strand Heishi Sterling Silver Clam Shell Necklace Native American

Turquoise 5 Strand Heishi Sterling Silver Clam Shell Necklace Native American

Located in Wallkill, NY

Stunning 5 strands Heishi Necklace with discs of graduated Turquoise and shell 11.66 mm down to 4mm attached to large Turquoise stations then onto more turquoise beads.

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Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Carnelian Necklace Native American Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi 32 Inch
Turquoise Carnelian Necklace Native American Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi 32 Inch

Turquoise Carnelian Necklace Native American Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi 32 Inch

Located in New York, NY

THIS IS A MAGNIFICENT ANTIQUE SANTO DOMINGO PUEBLO NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN 32 INCH FIVE STRAND NECKLACE WITH GORGEOUS BLUE TURQUOISE AND CARNELIAN WITH TINY HEISHI BEADS. THE VERY RA...

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20th Century American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

LB offers Vintage Art Nouveau buckle Vintage Sterling Dragonflies Coral Necklace
LB offers Vintage Art Nouveau buckle Vintage Sterling Dragonflies Coral Necklace

LB offers Vintage Art Nouveau buckle Vintage Sterling Dragonflies Coral Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This great pendant is enhanced by a string of red Chinese coral Heishi beads, freshwater peacock pearls, small cubes beads of pyrite, and matte Black onyx.

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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Freshwater Pearl, Pyrite, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

Santo Domingo Necklace Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Heishi Jacla Old Pawn
Santo Domingo Necklace Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Heishi Jacla Old Pawn

Santo Domingo Necklace Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Heishi Jacla Old Pawn

Located in Wallkill, NY

Double strand at the bottom on this statement Necklace. Large Turquoise discs graduating in size from 14. mm down to 7.75mm. Huge 25mm Spiny Oyster beads accent the turquoise. This l...

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Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Santo Domingo Beaded Necklace
Santo Domingo Beaded Necklace

Santo Domingo Beaded Necklace

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Santa Domingo eight-strand beaded necklace. With small amber beads interspersed with turquoise and heishi disc beads.

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Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Multi-Stone Jacla Beaded Necklace
Multi-Stone Jacla Beaded Necklace

Multi-Stone Jacla Beaded Necklace

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Each interspersed with small disc heishi shell beads. Ends of necklace is comprised small heishi disc beads for wearing comfort, capped with beads of spiny oyster.

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Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Diamond Horn 14k Rose Gold Charm Pendant Necklace by Sydney Evan
Diamond Horn 14k Rose Gold Charm Pendant Necklace by Sydney Evan

Diamond Horn 14k Rose Gold Charm Pendant Necklace by Sydney Evan

By Sydney Evan

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Marked 14k SE for Sydney Evan The pendant measures with the bale .40" long x .20" wide x .09" deep Retail approximate: $1,455 Similar diamond horn without the chain on a Heishi b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Tanzanite Briolette and 14k Yellow Gold  Beaded Necklace
Tanzanite Briolette and 14k Yellow Gold  Beaded Necklace

Tanzanite Briolette and 14k Yellow Gold Beaded Necklace

By Sarosi By Timeless Gems

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Graduating in size from 1/4" - 3/8", the beads are arranged on silk thread with 14k yellow gold round and heishi, or tubular beads.

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Tanzanite, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Red Jasper 1881 Chester Arthur Medal Necklace
Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Red Jasper 1881 Chester Arthur Medal Necklace

Vintage Sterling Silver Turquoise Red Jasper 1881 Chester Arthur Medal Necklace

Located in New York, NY

Striking vintage Southwestern-style necklace featuring vibrant natural turquoise heishi beads paired with deep red jasper accents.

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20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Jasper, Sterling Silver

Pearl & Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bracelet in 925 Sterling Silver – 17cm
Pearl & Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bracelet in 925 Sterling Silver – 17cm

Pearl & Natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bracelet in 925 Sterling Silver – 17cm

Located in Hong Kong, HK

The design alternates creamy round pearls with bright sky-blue turquoise heishi-style beads, accented by 925 sterling silver spacers for added elegance and sparkle.

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2010s Hong Kong Modern Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Pearl, Turquoise, Silver

Spectacular Modernist Hopi Cuff in Yellow Gold by Preston Monongye
Spectacular Modernist Hopi Cuff in Yellow Gold by Preston Monongye

Spectacular Modernist Hopi Cuff in Yellow Gold by Preston Monongye

Located in Litchfield, CT

Circa 1950-60s, 14k, by Preston Monongye, Hopi, American. Set with heishi bead motif turquoise and ebony in yellow gold, this early modernist Hopi bracelet flawlessly tempers conte...

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Vintage 1950s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Native American Heishi Turquoise Bead Necklace
Vintage Native American Heishi Turquoise Bead Necklace

Vintage Native American Heishi Turquoise Bead Necklace

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Vintage Native American 5-strand turquoise necklace. Heishi turquoise beads; sterling silver conical clasp.

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20th Century American Native American Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver

Likely Antique African Black Vinyl Heishi Disc Trade Beads Necklace
Likely Antique African Black Vinyl Heishi Disc Trade Beads Necklace

Likely Antique African Black Vinyl Heishi Disc Trade Beads Necklace

Located in Seattle, WA

This likely antique strand of African trade beads features hundreds of tightly strung black vinyl heishi discs, traditionally crafted from recycled materials such as phonograph recor...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Plastic

Zuni Turquoise Beaded Shell Pendant Necklace
Zuni Turquoise Beaded Shell Pendant Necklace

Zuni Turquoise Beaded Shell Pendant Necklace

By Zuni

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Native American Zuni Indian Kingman turquoise necklace. With beaded chain featuring repeating pattern of Heishi turquoise beads, coral, mother of pearl, and onyx.

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Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1970s Three Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace
Vintage 1970s Three Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace

Vintage 1970s Three Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The necklace is stung with Heishi Shell Beads and with fetishes carved in Turquoise, Spiny Oyster, Amber, Mother-Of-Pearl, Pipestone, Abalone Shell, Varasite, Dolomite, and Septari...

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Vintage 1970s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Other

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Opal Heishi Bead Necklace with Gold Clasp and Beads by Selin Kent
Opal Heishi Bead Necklace with Gold Clasp and Beads by Selin Kent

Opal Heishi Bead Necklace with Gold Clasp and Beads by Selin Kent

By Selin Kent

Located in New York, NY

Featuring heishi opal beads that show opaque to translucent hues of tan, cream, blue & grey.

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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Contemporary Santo Domingo Multii-Stoned Collar
Contemporary Santo Domingo Multii-Stoned Collar

Contemporary Santo Domingo Multii-Stoned Collar

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Segmented in graduated sizes, Silver hook and eye closure. Finished with jet heishi beads. a stunning statement piece.

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21st Century and Contemporary American More Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

70s Navajo Nugget Necklace
70s Navajo Nugget Necklace

70s Navajo Nugget Necklace

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Long beautiful turquoise nugget necklace made cotton thread. Heishi bead dividers. Unmarked. Good condition wearable, a bit of stretch between the rolled thread and the first bead. 2...

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Vintage 1970s More Necklaces

Contemporary Santo Domingo Turquoise Clam Shell Pendant Necklace
Contemporary Santo Domingo Turquoise Clam Shell Pendant Necklace

Contemporary Santo Domingo Turquoise Clam Shell Pendant Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredibly constructed turquoise and shell necklace from the Santo Domingo people. 3 strands of heishi beads with inlaid scallop shell pendant.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Pueblo Tab Necklace with Carved Bird Pendant, circa 1920
Pueblo Tab Necklace with Carved Bird Pendant, circa 1920

Pueblo Tab Necklace with Carved Bird Pendant, circa 1920

Located in Santa Fe, NM

The artist hand cut fine heishi style shell beads and interspersed them with turquoise, abalone and clam shell beads of irregular sizes.

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Shell

Native American Zuni Hand-Carved Bone Turtle Fetish Necklace 1970s
Native American Zuni Hand-Carved Bone Turtle Fetish Necklace 1970s

Native American Zuni Hand-Carved Bone Turtle Fetish Necklace 1970s

By Zuni

Located in Burbank, CA

The fetishes are separated by strands of turquoise and heishi shell beads, with the entirety strung on sterling foxtail chain; it is finished at the ends with sterling cone caps and ...

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Vintage 1970s Drop Necklaces

Turquoise Heishi Beads Necklace
Turquoise Heishi Beads Necklace

Turquoise Heishi Beads Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Ten strands of hand rolled turquoise heishi beads. Each of the 18” strands are interspersed with jet and coral beads.

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Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Solid Australian Black Opal Heishi Bead Necklace with 14k Gold Push Gate Clasp
Solid Australian Black Opal Heishi Bead Necklace with 14k Gold Push Gate Clasp

Solid Australian Black Opal Heishi Bead Necklace with 14k Gold Push Gate Clasp

By Aurora Designer

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ Solid Australian black Opal Heishi bead necklace with a 14k yellow gold push gate oval clasp ♥ The necklace measures 17" in length ♥ Material: Australian Black Opal Heishi Bead ♥ ...

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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Solid Australian Crystal Black Opal Heishi Bead Necklace 14k Gold Clasp
Solid Australian Crystal Black Opal Heishi Bead Necklace 14k Gold Clasp

Solid Australian Crystal Black Opal Heishi Bead Necklace 14k Gold Clasp

By Aurora Designer

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ Solid Australian crystal and black Opal Heishi bead necklace with a 14k yellow gold sailor clasp ♥ The necklace measures 17" in length ♥ Material: Australian crystal and black Opa...

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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Crystal, Gold, 14k Gold

Solid Australian Black Opal Heishi Bead Necklace 14k Gold Push Gate Clasp R4288
Solid Australian Black Opal Heishi Bead Necklace 14k Gold Push Gate Clasp R4288

Solid Australian Black Opal Heishi Bead Necklace 14k Gold Push Gate Clasp R4288

By Aurora Designer

Located in Osprey, FL

♥ Solid Australian black Opal Heishi bead necklace with a 14k yellow gold push gate oval clasp ♥ The necklace measures 16.5" in length ♥ Material: Australian Black Opal Heishi Bead ...

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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, Gold, 14k Gold

Heishi Turquoise Vintage Necklace Santo Domingo Native American /Southwest
Heishi Turquoise Vintage Necklace Santo Domingo Native American /Southwest

Heishi Turquoise Vintage Necklace Santo Domingo Native American /Southwest

By Emeralds Maravellous

Located in Brunswick, ME

The hand cut Turquoise Heishi Beads are graduated from 6mm to 13mm in diameter.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Santo Domingo Pueblo 10 Strands Ombre White & Brown Heishi Shell Necklace
Santo Domingo Pueblo 10 Strands Ombre White & Brown Heishi Shell Necklace

Santo Domingo Pueblo 10 Strands Ombre White & Brown Heishi Shell Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Santo Domingo jewelry is famous for its hand-rolled turquoise heishi beads. The Santo Domingo beads are very fine, some of the best heishi on the market.

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Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces

LB offers Vintage Carved MOP brooch and buckle Beads Pearl Bone SS Necklace
LB offers Vintage Carved MOP brooch and buckle Beads Pearl Bone SS Necklace

LB offers Vintage Carved MOP brooch and buckle Beads Pearl Bone SS Necklace

By Lorraine’s Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Lorraine’s Bijoux has on offer a feminine Carved Vintage Mother of Pearl Floral Brooch and Buckle centerpiece necklace. Lovely pink Coral heishi beads, carved vintage Mother of Pearl...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Crystal, Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

c.1981 Kilim Rug Mirror
c.1981 Kilim Rug Mirror

c.1981 Kilim Rug Mirror

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H 25.5 in W 25.5 in D 2.25 in

c.1981 Kilim Rug Mirror

Located in Highwood, IL

Kilim mirror hand-decorated by an old hippie with bone, teeth, heishi beads and finished off with tassels. The kilim was originally a rug that had holes too bad too repair.

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Late 20th Century American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bone

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Micro Heshi Turquoise Beaded Bracelet
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Micro Heshi Turquoise Beaded Bracelet

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Micro Heshi Turquoise Beaded Bracelet

By Faye Kim

Located in Darien, CT

Faye Kim 18k Gold Micro Heishi Turquoise Beaded Bracelet Custom, handcrafted multi-strand micro Heishi matte Turquoise bead bracelet.

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2010s American Contemporary Beaded Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Exotic Carved Shell Bird Fetish Heishi Bead Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace
Exotic Carved Shell Bird Fetish Heishi Bead Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace

Exotic Carved Shell Bird Fetish Heishi Bead Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace

Located in Wallkill, NY

Necklace with 2 Strands of Unique Shell & Turquoise Bird Fetishes Each Hand Carved Strung with Turquoise and Exotic Shell Heishi Beads Hook Closure Measures 34" end to end ...

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Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Zuni Butterfly Heishi Beaded Pendant Necklace
Zuni Butterfly Heishi Beaded Pendant Necklace

Zuni Butterfly Heishi Beaded Pendant Necklace

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Native American Zuni Indian butterfly pendant Heishi stone necklace. Chain is made of Kingman turquoise, sterling silver and spiny oyster beads with natural cut shape, featuring pend...

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Mid-20th Century North American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Turquoise Zuni Bear Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver
Vintage Turquoise Zuni Bear Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver

Vintage Turquoise Zuni Bear Bird Fetish Necklace Native American Indian Silver

Located in New York, NY

The necklace chain is set with beautiful Heishi Beads. The fabulous hand carved Zuni fetishes include the Black Onyx standing Bear, rabbits, squirrels, birds, buffalo, turtle, frog a...

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20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise, Agate, Silver

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Santo Domingo Heishi Necklace

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Native American Santo Domingo Indian Heishi necklace with Kingman turquoise and store thread.

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Materials

Coral, Turquoise

Aria Jewelry 18-Inch Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Amethyst Necklace
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Aria Jewelry 18-Inch Sleeping Beauty Turquoise & Amethyst Necklace

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

Finishing Touches: The necklace is finished with Sleeping Beauty heishi beads and additional amethyst, enhancing the overall design while ensuring a comfortable fit against the skin.

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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

Native American Coral and Turquoise Necklace
Native American Coral and Turquoise Necklace

Native American Coral and Turquoise Necklace

Located in Darnestown, MD

The 2 1/2 inches closest to the opening consist of tiny heishi (shell) beads. All are strung on a cotton cord.

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Materials

Coral, Turquoise

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Gold Coral Torsade

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine twelve strand Zuni hand carved angel skin coral 'fetish' and heishi beaded item. Hand worked 18K yellow and white gold clasp features hallmarks for Roma and 18K.

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Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

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1970s Navajo Nugget Necklace

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Beautiful natural blue Navajo nugget and heishi bead necklace with sterling clasp and strung on sinew.

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Antique Navajo Turquoise and Shell Necklace, circa 1920
Antique Navajo Turquoise and Shell Necklace, circa 1920

Antique Navajo Turquoise and Shell Necklace, circa 1920

Located in Santa Fe, NM

A double strand of heishi shell and turquoise beads, interspersed with larger tabs of spiny oyster and turquoise chunks.

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Early 20th Century American Navajo Native American Objects

Sonwai Jocla Necklace
Sonwai Jocla Necklace

Sonwai Jocla Necklace

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H 16 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 in

Sonwai Jocla Necklace

By Sonwai

Located in Santa Fe, NM

The traditional joclas feature clam shell heishi and vintage Czechoslovakian glass beads.

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2010s American Native American Tribal Art

Materials

Gold

John Hardy Heishi Turquoise 14k Bead Bracelet BUGGS900984TQXUM
John Hardy Heishi Turquoise 14k Bead Bracelet BUGGS900984TQXUM

John Hardy Heishi Turquoise 14k Bead Bracelet BUGGS900984TQXUM

By John Hardy

Located in Wilmington, DE

Turquoise and yellow gold beads compliment each other harmoniously in this fantastic unisex bracelet by John Hardy. - 14K Yellow Gold - Turquoise - Width: 4MM - Size: Universal Medi...

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2010s Beaded Bracelets

Orange Coral Heishi Sterling Silver Necklace
Orange Coral Heishi Sterling Silver Necklace

Orange Coral Heishi Sterling Silver Necklace

By Decadent Jewels

Located in Sydney, AU

8mm Heishi Sea Bamboo Orange Coral with a 40mm Sterling Silver hook Clasp. Finished necklace measures 46cm. Custom modification available on request

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2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Orange Coral Heishi Sterling Silver Necklace
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Orange Coral Heishi Sterling Silver Necklace

By Decadent Jewels

Located in Sydney, AU

8mm Heishi Sea Bamboo Orange Coral with a 40mm Sterling Silver hook Clasp. Finished necklace measures 46cm. Custom modification available on request

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2010s Australian Modern Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

John Hardy Heishi 14k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Bracelet BUGGS900984LPZXU
John Hardy Heishi 14k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Bracelet BUGGS900984LPZXU

John Hardy Heishi 14k Yellow Gold Lapis Lazuli Bracelet BUGGS900984LPZXU

By John Hardy

Located in Wilmington, DE

John Hardy's bracelet is strung with scores of vibrant lapuis lazuli beads. The rich blue hue pops against the 14kt yellow gold. Style No.: BUGGS900984LPZXU Metal: 14K Yellow Gold G...

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2010s Beaded Bracelets

Zuni Animal Fetish Necklace
Zuni Animal Fetish Necklace

Zuni Animal Fetish Necklace

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W 6 in L 22 in

Zuni Animal Fetish Necklace

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Vintage finely carved 7 strand Zuni animal fetish necklace with traditional sterling cones and heishi bead details. The piece features several stones; turquoise, malachite, jasper, m...

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Agate, Carnelian, Malachite, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Zuni Fetish Pot by Teddy Weahkee, circa 1940
Vintage Zuni Fetish Pot by Teddy Weahkee, circa 1940

Vintage Zuni Fetish Pot by Teddy Weahkee, circa 1940

By Teddy Weahkee

Located in Santa Fe, NM

This pot has six elk antlers in separate bundles around the outside of the jar, leather thongs tied with turquoise tabs, heishi shell beads and bits of spiny oyster shell, and embell...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Westport, CT

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Heishi Bead For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact heishi bead you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of silver, sterling silver and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a heishi bead may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. While most can agree that any heishi bead from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a turquoise version from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also rough cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a heishi bead, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Heishi Bead?

The price for a heishi bead starts at $556 and tops out at $35,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,463.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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