{"product_id":"vintage-manuelita-flowers-9-strand-turquoise-mop-shell-heishi-ombre-necklace-30-estate","title":"Vintage - Manuelita Flowers 10-Strand Turquoise MOP \u0026 Shell Heishi Ombré Necklace 30\" - Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis breathtaking vintage heishi necklace by artist \u003cstrong\u003eManuelita Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e is a masterwork of Pueblo beadwork artistry — nine continuous strands of hand-cut heishi tube beads arranged in a sweeping ombré gradient that transitions from vivid robin’s egg \u003cstrong\u003eturquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e at the bottom through luminous cream \u003cstrong\u003emother of pearl\u003c\/strong\u003e in the middle to warm golden \u003cstrong\u003eolive shell\u003c\/strong\u003e at the top. The effect is that of a Southwest landscape at sunrise — sky, cloud, and desert light captured in thousands of individually cut and polished beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color graduation is achieved through the careful arrangement of three distinct heishi materials — each strand cut to a consistent diameter and length, the transitions between colors blending naturally as the strands fan across the chest. The turquoise strands are vivid and uniform; the mother of pearl glows with a soft translucent warmth; the olive shell heishi adds an unexpected and sophisticated golden-chartreuse note that elevates the palette beyond the expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll nine strands are gathered into a pair of \u003cstrong\u003ehand-engraved sterling silver elongated cone end caps\u003c\/strong\u003e, each inscribed in flowing cursive script with the artist’s signature \u003cstrong\u003eManuelita Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e and decorated with a delicate \u003cstrong\u003eflower motif\u003c\/strong\u003e — a proud and personal mark of authorship. The cones connect to a mixed \u003cstrong\u003epaperclip and rolo sterling silver chain\u003c\/strong\u003e with an \u003cstrong\u003eS-hook clasp\u003c\/strong\u003e, the chain itself an elegant design detail that adds length and adjustability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned by \u003cstrong\u003eManuelita Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e (engraved in cursive script on both cone end caps with a flower motif), this necklace is the work of a celebrated Pueblo heishi artist. Manuelita Flowers is a renowned Santo Domingo Pueblo beadwork artist known for her exceptional heishi craftsmanship — her signed pieces are highly sought after by collectors of Native American jewelry. The cursive signature on the cones is a hallmark of her work and a guarantee of authenticity and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manuelita Flowers, Santo Domingo Pueblo (engraved on cone end caps with flower motif)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-Strand Ombré Heishi Necklace\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turquoise heishi, mother of pearl heishi, olive\/yellow shell heishi, hand-engraved sterling silver cone end caps, sterling silver mixed paperclip and rolo chain, S-hook clasp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrands:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 (ombré gradient: turquoise, MOP, olive shell)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manuelita Flowers (engraved cursive with flower motif on both cones)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition; strands intact, clasp secure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind estate piece. Authenticity, artistry, and heritage are at the heart of every item we offer at Black Arrow Gallery.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black Arrow Native American Jewelry \u0026 Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49968164471021,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7365\/files\/Vintage_Manuelita_Flowers_9-Strand_Turquoise_MOP_Shell_Heishi_Ombr_Necklace_30_Estate_Black_Arrow_Gallery.jpg?v=1778608109","url":"https:\/\/www.blackarrowgallery.com\/products\/vintage-manuelita-flowers-9-strand-turquoise-mop-shell-heishi-ombre-necklace-30-estate","provider":"Black Arrow Native American Jewelry \u0026 Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}