Spider Web Turquoise & Heishi Bead Necklace

A dramatic spider web turquoise and heishi bead necklace. Rough hewn turquoise stations are strung on silk, alternated with the tiny shell beads. The pale blue turquoise is heavily shattered with black matrix, hence the evocative name. The beads are finished with silver cone terminals and a hook and eye clasp. Circa 1940.

Heishi (meaning "shell") beads are small disc or tube-shaped beads made of shells or stones, traditionally cut, polished, and drilled by hand. They originate with the Kewa Pueblo, previously known as the Pueblo of Santo Domingo, people of New Mexico.

Details......The necklace is 24.75" long, the turquoise nuggets range from .55" to 1.15" in size. In Very Good Vintage Condition. You should always expect some wear on vintage and antique jewels; we consider it part of the charm.

Item #KV3808