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Sterling Silver Necklace Double Strand Turquoise & Heishi Shell
Sterling Silver Necklace Double Strand Turquoise & 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.

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Vintage 1940s American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Vintage Pueblo Triple Stand Turquoise Nuggets and Heishi Shell Disc Necklace
Vintage Pueblo Triple Stand Turquoise Nuggets and Heishi Shell Disc Necklace

Vintage Pueblo Triple Stand Turquoise Nuggets and Heishi Shell Disc Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary example of an original vintage 1950s Pueblo turquoise nugget and heishi shell disc necklace with sterling silver clasp presenting in excellent original condition.

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Stone, Sterling Silver

Turquoise Carnelian Necklace Native American Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi 32 Inch
Turquoise Carnelian Necklace Native American Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi 32 Inch

Turquoise Carnelian Necklace Native American Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi 32 Inch

Located in New York, NY

The combination of the turquoise and carnelian agate with the Heishi shell beads in the sensuous long five strands is absolutely gorgeous.

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20th Century American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Carnelian, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Antique Coral Necklace Native American Indian Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi Beads
Antique Coral Necklace Native American Indian Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi Beads

Antique Coral Necklace Native American Indian Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi Beads

Located in New York, NY

The combination of the red - salmon Momo coral with the Heishi shell beads in the sensuous long triple strand is absolutely gorgeous.

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20th Century American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1970s Three Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace
Vintage 1970s Three Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace

Vintage 1970s Three Strand Zuni Fetish Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The necklace is stung with Heishi Shell Beads and with fetishes carved in Turquoise, Spiny Oyster, Amber, Mother-Of-Pearl, Pipestone, Abalone Shell, Varasite, Dolomite, and Septari...

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Vintage 1970s American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Sterling Silver, Other

Multi-Stone Jacla Beaded Necklace
Multi-Stone Jacla Beaded Necklace

Multi-Stone Jacla Beaded Necklace

Located in Coeur d Alene, ID

Each interspersed with small disc heishi shell beads. Ends of necklace is comprised small heishi disc beads for wearing comfort, capped with beads of spiny oyster.

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Late 20th Century American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads
Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads

Located in Milford, DE

Antique Tibetan Tribal Necklace Conch Shell Heishi & Old Dzi Beads, Featuring Bronze Ritual Pendant A striking museum-grade Tibetan tribal necklace, hand-assembled from an exceptiona...

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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Mixed Metal, Brass

Santo Domingo Kewa Pueblo Inlaid Petrified Shell Turquoise Heishi Necklace
Santo Domingo Kewa Pueblo Inlaid Petrified Shell Turquoise Heishi Necklace

Santo Domingo Kewa Pueblo Inlaid Petrified Shell Turquoise Heishi Necklace

Located in New York, NY

The piece is very rare and special as it is made with a Petrified Shell pendant instead of the typical shell. This piece consists of a large petrified shell pendant which is inlaid w...

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20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Onyx, Turquoise

Turquoise 5 Strand Heishi Sterling Silver Clam Shell Necklace Native American
Turquoise 5 Strand Heishi Sterling Silver Clam Shell Necklace Native American

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 attached to large Turquoise stations then onto more turquoise beads.

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Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

c.1970’s Navajo Turquoise Stone Ivory Pen Shell Heishi Bead Long Strand Necklace
c.1970’s Navajo Turquoise Stone Ivory Pen Shell Heishi Bead Long Strand Necklace

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 Style: Beaded necklace Color(s): Shades of turquoise, brown, tan, and ivory Unmarked...

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Vintage 1970s Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

LB offers Santo Domingo Shell Pendant Tibetan brass Glass turquoise Necklace
LB offers Santo Domingo Shell Pendant Tibetan brass Glass turquoise Necklace

LB offers Santo Domingo Shell Pendant Tibetan brass Glass turquoise Necklace

By Lorraines' Bijoux

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

Beads of vintage turquoise glass, faux coral glass beads, Large Tibetan brass beads with inlaid coral and turquoise, black shell Heishi slices and sterling silver spacers complete th...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver, Brass

Zuni Multi-Strand Fetish Bird Necklace on Sterling Silver Wire, Coral & Shell
Zuni Multi-Strand Fetish Bird Necklace on Sterling Silver Wire, Coral & Shell

Zuni Multi-Strand Fetish Bird Necklace on Sterling Silver Wire, Coral & Shell

Located in Milford, DE

PROVENANCE Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico Hand-carved shell fetishes (mid-century to late 20th c.) Strung on sterling silver wire Acquired from a private Southwest jewelry collection MEASU...

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Late 20th Century American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

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Native American Zuni Hand-Carved Bone Turtle Fetish Necklace 1970s
Native American Zuni Hand-Carved Bone Turtle Fetish Necklace 1970s

Native American Zuni Hand-Carved Bone Turtle Fetish Necklace 1970s

By Zuni

Located in Burbank, CA

The fetishes are separated by strands of turquoise and heishi shell beads, with the entirety strung on sterling foxtail chain; it is finished at the ends with sterling cone caps and ...

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Vintage 1970s Drop Necklaces

Angie Reano Owen Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi Necklace
Angie Reano Owen Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi Necklace

Angie Reano Owen Santo Domingo Pueblo Heishi Necklace

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Coral and shell heishi necklace by Angie Reano Owen, a renowned Santo Domingo Pueblo artist.

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1990s More Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Sterling Silver

Contemporary Santo Domingo Turquoise Clam Shell Pendant Necklace
Contemporary Santo Domingo Turquoise Clam Shell Pendant Necklace

Contemporary Santo Domingo Turquoise Clam Shell Pendant Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredibly constructed turquoise and shell necklace from the Santo Domingo people. 3 strands of heishi beads with inlaid scallop shell pendant.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Pueblo Tab Necklace with Carved Bird Pendant, circa 1920
Pueblo Tab Necklace with Carved Bird Pendant, circa 1920

Pueblo Tab Necklace with Carved Bird Pendant, circa 1920

Located in Santa Fe, NM

The artist hand cut fine heishi style shell beads and interspersed them with turquoise, abalone and clam shell beads of irregular sizes.

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Early 20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

Materials

Shell

1970's Native American Turquoise Nugget Jacla Necklace
1970's Native American Turquoise Nugget Jacla Necklace

1970's Native American Turquoise Nugget Jacla Necklace

Located in Los Angeles, CA

It features large turquoise nuggets with shell heishi in between. Silver clasp. Unsigned.

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Vintage 1970s American Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Ironwood Cuff by Charles Loloma, circa 1970
Ironwood Cuff by Charles Loloma, circa 1970

Ironwood Cuff by Charles Loloma, circa 1970

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H 2.25 in W 1.5 in D 1.75 in

Ironwood Cuff by Charles Loloma, circa 1970

By Charles Loloma

Located in Santa Fe, NM

An exquisite piece by Hopi master jeweler Charles Loloma, this cuff is inlaid with panels of ironwood, set with a single turquoise bead and a single band of clam shell heishi An unus...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Native American Objects

Santo Domingo Pueblo 10 Strands Ombre White & Brown Heishi Shell Necklace
Santo Domingo Pueblo 10 Strands Ombre White & Brown Heishi Shell Necklace

Santo Domingo Pueblo 10 Strands Ombre White & Brown Heishi Shell Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Santo Domingo Pueblo hand made necklace with ten strands of fresh water white and brown ombre shell heishi shells. The heishi beautifully graduates in color from dark brown going to ...

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Late 20th Century Native American Beaded Necklaces

Native American Coral and Turquoise Necklace
Native American Coral and Turquoise Necklace

Native American Coral and Turquoise Necklace

Located in Darnestown, MD

The 2 1/2 inches closest to the opening consist of tiny heishi (shell) beads. All are strung on a cotton cord.

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Turquoise

Exotic Carved Shell Bird Fetish Heishi Bead Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace
Exotic Carved Shell Bird Fetish Heishi Bead Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace

Exotic Carved Shell Bird Fetish Heishi Bead Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace

Located in Wallkill, NY

Necklace with 2 Strands of Unique Shell & Turquoise Bird Fetishes Each Hand Carved Strung with Turquoise and Exotic Shell Heishi Beads Hook Closure Measures 34" end to end ...

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Vintage 1950s American Native American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise

Antique Navajo Turquoise and Shell Necklace, circa 1920
Antique Navajo Turquoise and Shell Necklace, circa 1920

Antique Navajo Turquoise and Shell Necklace, circa 1920

Located in Santa Fe, NM

A double strand of heishi shell and turquoise beads, interspersed with larger tabs of spiny oyster and turquoise chunks.

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Early 20th Century American Navajo Native American Objects

Sonwai Jocla Necklace
Sonwai Jocla Necklace

Sonwai Jocla Necklace

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H 16 in W 0.5 in D 0.5 in

Sonwai Jocla Necklace

By Sonwai

Located in Santa Fe, NM

The traditional joclas feature clam shell heishi and vintage Czechoslovakian glass beads.

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2010s American Native American Tribal Art

Materials

Gold

Vintage Zuni Fetish Pot by Teddy Weahkee, circa 1940
Vintage Zuni Fetish Pot by Teddy Weahkee, circa 1940

Vintage Zuni Fetish Pot by Teddy Weahkee, circa 1940

By Teddy Weahkee

Located in Santa Fe, NM

This pot has six elk antlers in separate bundles around the outside of the jar, leather thongs tied with turquoise tabs, heishi shell beads and bits of spiny oyster shell, and embell...

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Mid-20th Century American Native American Native American Objects

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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.

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