Mixed Stone Heishi Necklace

Paula says - "The heishi in these chokers is made from all natural stones and shells."

Sterling silver clasp.

What is heishi?

Heishi means shell and in the past, referred to pieces of shell that have been drilled and hand rolled or ground into bead shapes and strung as necklaces. With the reduced availability of some shell materials, the modern Native American artists also use hand made beads of other natural materials including stones when making heishi necklaces. Read more about heishi.