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Heishi Shell

Sterling Silver Necklace Double Strand Turquoise & Heishi Shell
Located in Wallkill, NY
Southwestern Turquoise and Heishi Shell Necklace. Measures 26 in end to end. Stones measures approx
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Vintage 1940s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Antique Coral Necklace Native American Indian Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi Beads
Located in New York, NY
WITH THREE BRANCH CORAL BEADS AND THE TINY HEISHI SHELL BEADS. It is very rare to find Native American
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20th Century American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Coral, Sterling Silver

Vintage Santo Domingo Multi Strand Turquoise Treasure Fetish Bead Necklace
Located in Frazier Park, CA
, Inlaid Turquoise, Natural Red Coral, Heishi Shell, Agate, Alabaster, Onyx, Jasper, Handmade Silver Bench
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Agate, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Santo Domingo Kewa Pueblo Inlaid Petrified Shell Turquoise Heishi Necklace
Located in New York, NY
special as it is made with a Petrified Shell pendant instead of the typical shell. This piece consists of
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20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

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Onyx, Turquoise

Turquoise 5 Strand Heishi Sterling Silver Clam Shell Necklace Native American
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning 5 strands Heishi Necklace with discs of graduated Turquoise and shell 11.66 mm down to 4mm
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Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise, Sterling Silver

c.1970’s Navajo Turquoise Stone Ivory Pen Shell Heishi Bead Long Strand Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
c.1970’s Navajo Turquoise Stone Ivory Pen Shell Heishi Bead Long Strand Necklace Circa: 1970’s
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Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces

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Turquoise

Antique Turquoise Necklace Native American Indian Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi
Located in New York, NY
NECKLACE WITH FANTASTIC EARLY NATURAL TURQUOISE OF EXQUISITE COLOR WITH CLAM SHELL BEADS AND STUNNING TINY
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20th Century American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Turquoise

Zuni Turquoise Beaded Shell Pendant Necklace
By Zuni
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
pattern of Heishi turquoise beads, coral, mother of pearl, and onyx. Chain ends in large shell pendant
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Late 20th Century American Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Santo Domingo Spiny Oyster Shell Beaded Necklace
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Santo Domingo spiny oyster and natural Kingman turquoise Heishi necklace. Having five strands with
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Turquoise

Turquoise Pueblo Heishe Sterling silver Shell Necklace Jacla Santo Domingo
Located in Wallkill, NY
Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishe Turquoise Shell Coral Necklace Jacla Sterling Silver with graduated
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Vintage 1960s American Native American Drop Necklaces

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Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver

Turquoise, Clam Shell Coral Necklace w Jacla Silver Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishe
Located in Wallkill, NY
Graduated turquoise heishi necklace Double strand with attached jaclas and carved clam shell
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Vintage 1960s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Japanese Lacquered Basin with Ear-Shaped Handles 'Mimidarai', 17th Century
Located in Milano, IT
of all social classes. Featured in this antique heishi are four longevity symbols that express the
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Lacquer

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Wood

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Located in Wallkill, NY
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Heishi Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact heishi shell you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using silver and sterling silver. If you’re looking for a heishi shell from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 17th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Take a look at a heishi shell featuring turquoise from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a bead version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes tumbled and rough cut alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for a heishi shell, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a Heishi Shell?

The price for a heishi shell starts at $117 and tops out at $14,192 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,250.