Coral & Peppered Turquoise Heishi Artisan Necklace & Earring Set

Description

This is a designer artisan crafted by Roslyn Sanchez coral & turquoise heishi necklace and earring set. Made from the highest grade materials. Grade AAA turquoise heishi and Grade AAA apple coral heishi. The ends are sterling silver cones, wire, and hook and eye clasp.

“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!”

* approx. 23 1/2″ long
* 3 strands artist mix of grade AAA apple coral heishi and turquoise heishi
* unisex
* sterling silver cones and hook and eye clasp
* earrings- 2 1/2″ X 3/4″ at the widest point with also includes the earring hooks