Offered is a stunning vintage necklace that exudes traditional Native American craftsmanship. Features raw turquoise stones with natural veining spaced between classic hand-cut heishi beads. Heishi beads have a rich history in Native American jewelry, traditionally being made from shell, turquoise, or other natural stones. Each bead is carefully shaped and polished by hand—a time-intensive process that results in beautifully uniform beads such as the ones seen in this necklace. Measures 14 inches in length & silver hook clasp works great. A wonderful piece of history to add to any vintage jewelry collection.