6-strand Green Serpentine Heishi Necklace | |||||||||
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Sterling silver cone ends with hook clasp.
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What is heishi?Santo Domingo Pueblo artists are famous for their skill in making hand rolled and cut beads known as heishi. Made from shell, Serpentine, and other stones, they are painstakingly cut by hand into delicate beads and strung on necklaces. Read more about heishi here: All About Heishi. | |||||||||
About Serpentine The state rock of California, serpentine is a gemrock with wide diversity in color and character, from green to yellow, with browns, black and whites. It can be bi-colored, streaked, mottled, banded or spotted and it has a slippery, snake-like surface (hence the name). Serpentine is said to help one find inner peace, calmness, and a long life; instills in the bearer a respect for the elderly and wards off snake bites. Read about stones. |
Horsekeeping
LLC - Definitions of Jewelry Age and Condition © 2015 Horsekeeping LLC © Copyright Information | |
Patina | A dark or colored film of oxidation that forms naturally on metal exposure to air and other elements. It is often valued for its aesthetically pleasing appearance. |
Vintage | 30 years or older. |
NOS | New Old Stock. Retail store inventory from at least 10 years ago. |
Pre-owned | An item that has been used. |
