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We have a deep regard and great respect for the Peoples who walked this continent before the Europeans arrived. We have lately been moved to create some pieces of jewelry inspired by the art of Native Americans. None of the items you will find on this page were made by Native Americans.
#1390 "Pueblo 5" Graduated Luanos Shell heishe, Jet heishe, Tiger Paw Shell heishe, Ostrich Shell heishe and Mexican Turquoise tabs. Sterling silver throughout. The clasp is hand made.
Length: 19 inches
$67.00
"Sand and Sea"
#1343 "Sand and Sea" Graduated Arizona Turquoise heishe, Lapis Lazuli rondells, Spiny Oyster Shell heishe and sterling silver. There is an earring set (#1344) that goes nicely with this necklace.
Length: 16 inches
$70.00
Pueblo 3
#1387 "Pueblo 3" Because of its patterning, Magnesite is frequently dyed to mimic turquoise. These Magnesite tabs are in their natural state, which is quite lovely all on its own. The olive shell heishe are not really green as the name would imply, but a very pleasant variegated brown. The bright blue Sleeping Beauty turquoise adds a vibrant note. The hook and eye clasp is handmade from sterling silver wire.
Length: 19.5 inches
$55.00
closeup of Magnesite tabs
Pueblo 4
#1389 "Pueblo 4" The creamy beige of the Melon shell graduated heishe really sets of the vivid colors of the black Jet, green Gaspeite and blue Mexican Turquoise. The hook and eye clasp is handmade from sterling silver wire.
Length: 19.5 inches
$60.00
closeup of the Mexican Turquoise
Inspiration
#1386 "Inspiration" Nothing quite compares to the blue turquoises of Arizona and among those, nothing compares to the turquoise from the Sleeping Beauty Mine near Globe, AZ. The coral has been color enhanced and the melon shell heishe is completely natural. The handmade hook and eye clasp is made from sterling silver wire.
