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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	4mm Spiny Oyster 16" temporary string.  Price: $34.95		3mm Campo Frio   24" temporary string.  Price: $28.95
	4-5mm Light Pen Shell 24" temporary string.  Price: $6.95		3mm Mexican Turquoise 22" temporary wire.  Price: $49.95
	2-3mm Dark Pen Shell 24" temporary string.  Price: $5.25		5mm Rainbow Hammershell Heishi   24" temporary string.  Price: $5.95
	1.5mm Dark Pen Shell  24" temporary string.  Price: $4.95		2-3mm Rainbow Hammershell Heishi   24" temporary string.  Price: $4.25
	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: $14.95		Campo Frio Turquoise Santa Fe Style Graduated Heishi Beads Item# CFHN 3-8mm graduated beads (These are gorgeous with gold spacer beads!) 16" temporary string Price: $39.95

Key Benefits of Shell

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

All of our turquoise beads are genuine natural color. No dyes. Never "enhanced" or "treated".

A Certificate of Authenticity Is Provided With Your Turquoise Purchase 

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