{"product_id":"vintage-santo-domingo-morenci-turquoise-4-strand-tube-heishi-necklace-30-estate","title":"Vintage - Santo Domingo Morenci Turquoise 4-Strand Tube Heishi Necklace 30\" - Estate","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis magnificent vintage Santo Domingo necklace showcases one of the most prized and distinctive turquoise sources in the American Southwest — \u003cstrong\u003eMorenci turquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Morenci copper mine in southeastern Arizona. Four continuous strands of hand-cut Morenci turquoise tube heishi beads flow in a lush, vivid rope of robin’s egg blue, each tiny cylinder displaying the characteristic dark iron pyrite matrix flecks and webbing that are the unmistakable signature of genuine Morenci turquoise. The color is exceptional — a saturated, electric blue-green that has made Morenci one of the most collectible American turquoise sources among serious jewelry enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heishi is cut with the precision and uniformity that defines quality Santo Domingo Pueblo lapidary work — each tube bead ground to a consistent diameter and length, the four strands flowing together with a smooth, ribbon-like quality that drapes beautifully at 30 inches. All four strands are gathered at each end into \u003cstrong\u003ehand-stamped sterling silver elongated spike cone end caps\u003c\/strong\u003e decorated with a delicate \u003cstrong\u003esunburst\/daisy stamp motif\u003c\/strong\u003e and finished with a rich oxidized patina that highlights the stamped detail beautifully. The cones connect to a handmade \u003cstrong\u003esterling silver elongated oval paperclip link extender chain\u003c\/strong\u003e with wire-wrapped loops and an S-hook clasp — a classic and secure closure that adds a refined finishing detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade by a skilled \u003cstrong\u003eSanto Domingo Pueblo\u003c\/strong\u003e heishi artist. Santo Domingo Pueblo (Kewa Pueblo) is the preeminent center of heishi beadwork in the American Southwest — its artists have been cutting and stringing shell and stone heishi for centuries, and their work is recognized worldwide for its quality and consistency. The use of Morenci turquoise — a mine-specific stone with a distinctive and highly recognizable matrix — elevates this necklace to collector status.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurquoise Source:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morenci Mine, Arizona\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTribe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santo Domingo Pueblo (Kewa Pueblo)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-Strand Morenci Turquoise Tube Heishi Necklace\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural Morenci turquoise tube heishi beads, hand-stamped sterling silver spike cone end caps (sunburst\/daisy motif, oxidized finish), sterling silver elongated oval paperclip link extender chain, S-hook clasp\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrands:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage condition; strands intact, clasp secure\u003c\/p\u003e\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":49968387653869,"sku":null,"price":775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/7365\/files\/Vintage_Santo_Domingo_Morenci_Turquoise_4-Strand_Tube_Heishi_Necklace_30_Estate_Black_Arrow_Gallery.jpg?v=1778613452","url":"https:\/\/www.blackarrowgallery.com\/products\/vintage-santo-domingo-morenci-turquoise-4-strand-tube-heishi-necklace-30-estate","provider":"Black Arrow Native American Jewelry \u0026 Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}