Howlite And Red Oyster Shell Sterling Silver American Indian Bead Necklace RX113956

MATERIALS:

Sterling silver, real Howlite and Red Oyster Shell.

MEASUREMENTS:

Necklace measures approximately 18-3/4" long.

DESCRIPTION:

This is a wonderful piece of Navajo artistry! This piece of Native American jewelry is Navajo hand strung out of genuine sterling silver, along with real Howite and Red Oyster Shell. The necklace consists of: 3-mm silver round beads, 8-mm Red Oyster Shell rondelle beads, along with 8-mm Howlite round beads. Each end of the necklace is completed with a silver cone and bead for a fabulous finish. The cones are stamped sterling.

Howlite is named after its discoverer Henry How. Howlite is known for its great final polish and rich luster. Howlite is often mistaken for "white buffalo" or "white turquoise" due to the similarity of appearance. Howlite is a combination of pure white with black veins; highlighting the beauty and balance of opposites. Howlite has high calcium content for strong healthy bones and teeth. It would make a wonderful gift for a pregnant or nursing mother.