Vintage - 5-Strand Shell Heishi & Turquoise Tube Heishi Two-Tone Necklace 26" - Estate Serpentine The tortoise shell heishi displays

The tortoise shell heishi displays the characteristic deep brown tones with natural mottling and translucency that make this material so prized

Part of the KYCA Radio collection in 1970

They feature a shadow box design with a classic dome center

It showcases a Fresh Water Pearl surrounded by meticulously handcrafted and individually soldered silver dots on an oxidized silver backdrop

Vintage - 5-Strand Shell Heishi & Turquoise Tube Heishi Two-Tone Necklace 26" - Estate Serpentine The tortoise shell heishi displaysThis exceptional vintage Pueblo necklace is a masterwork of heishi artistry and natural material contrast. Five continuous strands flow in a dramatic two tone composition: the upper portion of each strand is composed of hand cut natural tan and brown striped shell heishi disc beads each tiny disc displaying beautiful natural banding in warm earth tones of cream, tan, and sienna while the lower portion transitions seamlessly into vivid turquoise tube