Red Apple Coral & Green Turquoise Heishi Necklace 20” 4mm Fire & Earth

Description

This is a thick (we also carry thin heishi necklaces in the shop, take a peek) 4mm coral and turquoise heishi necklace. Natural high grade beads. I call this my fire and earth necklace as the red coral represents the fire element for me and the green turquoise represents the earth.

“Native Americans of the Southwest were introduced to coral by the Spanish, who also brought items such as horses, sheep, wheat, and metalwork. For centuries, Native people had been fashioning beads from shells like spiny oyster, and the deep red Mediterranean coral quickly became a prized material, traded between the Spanish and various pueblos and the Navajo (Diné) people of the Southwest. Native Americans also consider the gem as a sign of wealth and status because of its expense and rarity. Since coral was very pricey then (and still is), it is worn by wealthy individuals, medicine men, and elders. And of course, the darker the red, the better!”

*unisex
*sterling silver hook and eye clasp
*4mm red apple coral heishi
*4mm green turquoise heishi
* by artist Roslyn Sanchez
*20” longRe