Heishi 
Pronounced (hee-shee). The literal meaning of Heishi is "shell" and specifically refers to pieces of shell which have been drilled for use as beads. Heishi is the oldest form of jewelry here in New Mexico. Heishi beads also make GREAT chokers!

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Hand cut by Marvin Lovato at Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM	3mm Philippine Olive - Approx. 19-20" temporary wire.  Price: $39.95		3mm Green Campo Frio   16" temporary string.  Price: $41.95
	4-5mm Brown Lip Shell 24" temporary string.  Price: $5.95		3mm Blue  Campo Frio Turquoise 22" temporary wire.  Price: $59.95
	2-3mm Dark Pen Shell 24" temporary string.  Price: $5.25		5mm Rainbow Hammershell Heishi   24" temporary string.  Price: $5.95
	3 mm Jet and Turquoise Heishi - Item# JHHM 17" temporary wire.  Price: $39.95 Out of Stock until 2/22/10 Add Your Name to Back Order List		2-3mm Rainbow Hammershell Heishi   24" temporary string.  Price: $4.25
Hand cut by Marvin Lovato at Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM with 7-8 turquoise beads included per strand
	2-3mm Moonshell Heishi  24" temporary string.  Price: $3.95		1.5mm Baby Olive Heishi   24" temporary string.  Price: $8.80
	4-10mm Graduated Voluta Shell Heishi  Natural Earth Colors.  18" temporary string.  Price: $24.95	Nacozari Turquoise Heishi Beads Item# NHE2 16" temporary string  Approx. 2mm Price: $39.95

Key Benefits of Shell

• Symbol for Good Luck
• Protection
• Relieves Stress
• Symbol for the Sacred Feminine

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