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Heishi Bead

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

Materials

Turquoise

Solid Australian Black Opal Heishi Bead Necklace 14k Gold Push Gate Clasp
Located in Osprey, FL
♥ Solid Australian black Opal Heishi bead necklace with a 14k yellow gold push gate oval clasp ♥
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2010s American Chain Necklaces

Materials

Opal, Black Opal, 14k Gold, Gold

Antique Coral Necklace Native American Indian Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi Beads
Located in New York, NY
ROUND CORAL BEADS AND BRANCH CORAL BEADS WITH TINY HEISHI BEADS. THE VERY RARE HAND MADE NECKLACE IS
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20th Century American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

John Hardy Classic Chain Heishi Turquoise Beaded Bracelet BUS900698TQXUL
By John Hardy
Located in Wilmington, DE
Sterling silver Classic Chain 4mm turquoise heishi bead bracelet. The bracelet measures 7.75" in
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2010s Beaded Bracelets

Early Santo Domingo Pueblo Greasy Caribbean Blue Green Heishi Turquoise Necklace
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Native American 1920s Caribbean Blue and Green Turquoise Heishi Bead Necklace of
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20th Century American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Southwestern 14k Gold Turquoise & Agate Beaded Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Philadelphia, PA
heishi beads. Otherwise, there is some light edge wear, some fine and light surface scratches, and other
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Late 20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Turquoise, 14k Gold

John Hardy Heishi Turquoise 14k Bead Bracelet BUGGS900984TQXUM
By John Hardy
Located in Wilmington, DE
Turquoise and yellow gold beads compliment each other harmoniously in this fantastic unisex
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2010s Beaded Bracelets

Contemporary Heishi Style Coral Beaded Necklace with Five Strands.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Contemporary Heishi Style Coral Beaded Necklace with Five Strands. #1012 @ S
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Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces

Contemporary Heishi Style Sonoran Gold Turquoise Beaded Necklace Five Strands
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Contemporary Heishi style Sonoran Gold turquoise beads necklace with five strands. The necklace has
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Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces

Contemporary Heishi Style Coral Beads with Turquoise and Sterling Silver
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This beautiful necklace has 10 strands of natural coral beads in shades red-orange. Interspersed
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Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Turquoise Necklace Native American Indian Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi
Located in New York, NY
HEISHI BEADS. THE VERY RARE HAND MADE NECKLACE IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS AND IS A WONDERFUL LONG LENGTH
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20th Century American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Santo Domingo Kewa Pueblo Inlaid Petrified Shell Turquoise Heishi Necklace
Located in New York, NY
further petrified material, Heishi beads. The pendant measures approximately 2 inches tall by 1 3/4
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20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise

John Hardy Classic Chain Heishi 14k Gold and Onyx Bead Bracelet BUGGS900984BON
By John Hardy
Located in Wilmington, DE
This Heishi Bracelet by John Hardy Features beautiful Onyx beads separated by shiny 14K Yellow Gold
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2010s Beaded Bracelets

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

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Santo Domingo Necklace Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Heishi Jacla Old Pawn
Located in Wallkill, NY
from 14. mm down to 7.75mm. Huge 25mm Spiny Oyster beads accent the turquoise. This large, bold and
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Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

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

Materials

Coral, Turquoise

Vintage Santo Domingo Multi Strand Turquoise Treasure Fetish Bead Necklace
Located in Frazier Park, CA
Important One of a Kind Unique Native American hand carved Santo Domingo multi strand fetish bead
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Mid-20th Century American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Agate, Onyx, Sterling Silver

AJD 18 Inch Graduated Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Tablets and Amethyst Necklace
By Aria Jewelry Design
Located in Raleigh, NC
nuggets of glowing translucent 8mm amethyst. The necklace is finished with Sleeping Beauty heishi and
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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Turquoise, Silver Plate, Mixed Metal

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

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Silver, Sterling Silver

Spectacular Modernist Hopi Cuff in Yellow Gold by Preston Monongye
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1950-60s, 14k, by Preston Monongye, Hopi, American. Set with heishi bead motif turquoise
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Vintage 1950s American Native American Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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

Materials

Coral, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Pueblo Heishe Sterling silver Shell Necklace Jacla Santo Domingo
Located in Wallkill, NY
turquoise heishi necklace with large .73 x .62 inch sterling silver bead and attached jacla. Has sterling
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Vintage 1960s American Native American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Coral, Sterling Silver

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21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces

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By Charles Loloma
Located in Santa Fe, NM
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Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces

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Located in Osprey, FL
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2010s American Beaded Necklaces

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2010s American Chain Necklaces

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Located in Westport, CT
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Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
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Heishi Bead For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact heishi bead you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of silver, sterling silver and 14k gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for a heishi bead may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. While most can agree that any heishi bead from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a turquoise version from the 9 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. See these pages for a bead iteration of this accessory, while there are also rough cut cut and cabochon cut versions available here, too. When shopping for a heishi bead, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Heishi Bead?

The price for a heishi bead starts at $556 and tops out at $35,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,463.