This vintage Heishi shell necklace carries the quiet poetry of natural adornment. Hand-cut shell discs, each unique in their striations of cream and earthy brown, are strung into a long, continuous strand that can be worn doubled or draped. The piece reflects the spirit of 1970s bohemian jewelry — tactile, organic, and full of wanderer’s charm. Its irregularities speak to the patience of its maker and the beauty of handmade work, where earth and ocean meet in wearable form.
Details:
Style: Pueblo-inspired, bohemian, artisan jewelry
Era: 1970s
Material: Hand-cut natural shell (clam/shell composite, traditional Heishi work)
Condition: Very good vintage; some surface wear and natural irregularity in beads consistent with age and handmade character
Dimensions: Approx. 19" long strand (can be worn doubled)
This vintage Heishi shell necklace carries the quiet poetry of natural adornment. Hand-cut shell discs, each unique in their striations of cream and earthy brown, are strung into a long, continuous strand that can be worn doubled or draped. The piece reflects the spirit of 1970s bohemian jewelry — tactile, organic, and full of wanderer’s charm. Its irregularities speak to the patience of its maker and the beauty of handmade work, where earth and ocean meet in wearable form.
Details:
Style: Pueblo-inspired, bohemian, artisan jewelry
Era: 1970s
Material: Hand-cut natural shell (clam/shell composite, traditional Heishi work)
Condition: Very good vintage; some surface wear and natural irregularity in beads consistent with age and handmade character
Dimensions: Approx. 19" long strand (can be worn doubled)
