✨Vintage Sterling, Coral and Turquoise Navajo Necklace✨ Special Offering✨

Spectacular Vintage Native American Navajo Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Necklace Silver has natural patina There are 8 elongated and two round silver beads Approx. 32” total length Substantial piece in very good vintage condition This is a striking Native American-style beaded necklace, predominantly featuring vibrant orange spiny oyster shell and blue-green turquoise beads, interspersed with what appear to be sterling silver accents. This style of jewelry is particularly prominent in Southwestern Native American cultures, such as the Navajo and Santo Domingo Pueblo tribes, known for their distinctive use of natural materials like spiny oyster and turquoise. About the Necklace: Materials: The prominent orange beads are crafted from spiny oyster shell, known for its rich color variations, while the blue-green beads are genuine turquoise. Sterling silver beads and a clasp are also incorporated into the design. Style: The necklace features heishi beads, a traditional style where shells or stones are ground into flat, disc-shaped beads and strung together. The graduation in bead size suggests a deliberate and skilled hand-strung design, common in authentic Native American jewelry. Cultural Significance: Spiny oyster and turquoise have been cherished materials in Native American jewelry for centuries, holding cultural and aesthetic value, especially in the Southwestern regions.