Santo Domingo Pueblo
This three strand necklace is made of white clam shell and the turquoise stones are a lovely cool green color. It measures 32 inches.
This is a very traditional turquoise and heshi necklace which comes from a wonderful collection. The stones have been tumbled nicely and it hangs 25 inches.
This necklace hangs 26 inches down on the longest strand but the shortest hangs 20 inches. It is lovely branch coral.
This is a wonderful thick heshi with chunks of turquoise. There is color contrast between the turquoise and the shell. It measures 17 inches.
SWEENEY COLLECTION. This is one of two very similar turquoise necklaces from the collection. It measures 18 inches.
Slab earrings are a staple in Santo Domingo traditional jewelry. These slab earrings are made turquoise containing black matrix. They hang 1 1/2 inches.
Ray Lovato is a master. This large six strand turquoise heshi necklace is amazing. It is finished with cones on each end and can range in lengths between 24 inches to 29 inches.
There are a few beads and turquoise nuggets found along the strands of coral. It is a lovely necklace that is made with a cotton wrap. It measures 28 inches.
This five strand coral necklace is elegant. Each strand passes through the two turquoise nuggets. It is a wonderful traditional design. It measures 31 inches.
Untreated natural turquoise and shell beads this necklace is truly genuine and unique. Each bead has been drilled with a hand pump. It measures 26 inches and has a naja that hangs 3 1/2 inches.
This vintage coral necklace has a lovely coloring and is soft to the touch. It has a traditional cotton wrap and measures 30 inches.
Pipestone heishi choker necklace is graduated from 1/4 inch down to 1/16 of on an inch. Sterling silver hook and eye closure finishes off this classic necklace style that is great alone or with a pendant on it. Total length is 15 1/2 inches long.
Featured is a fine example of Heishi work. The necklace is a combination of white shell and turquoise that is finished off with a Navajo wrap. It has the feeling of the sea and the ocean breeze.
Orange spiny oyster shell round disks are separated by sterling silver beads. This dangle earring is one inch long. Jeweler Ava Coriz and family come from Santo Domingo Pueblo in New Mexico and they create necklaces and earrings and other jewelry from assorted natural stones and shells.
Purple spiny oyster shell is carved into the shapes of corn kernels. This is a traditional design and a natural organic material, in a beautiful unusual color. Measures 19 inches long.
Santo Domingo style Heishi Necklace, carved from Lapis and turquoise with a sterling silver closure that has a chain that allows you to adjust the length desired. The largest disk is 5/8 inches.
Nuggets of Seafoam turquoise graduate and is finished off at the back with Heishi beads and sterling silver clasps. Measuring 31 inches long. The color is the shade of ocean blue, with light matrix to contrast the turquoise.
Ray Lovato is well known for natural hand cut turquoise and spiny oyster shell necklaces. Featured are three examples of Heishi and corn cut 21 inch long chokers. Call to see about the availability of colors and lengths.
Six Strands of Olive Shell Heishi- Delicate strung small beads measuring 28 inches in length with a sterling silver closure.
Heishi Santo Domingo Necklace- Small shell with coral beads and Abalone birds with sterling silver closure. Measuring 23 inches in length.
