Gaspeite and Turquoise Heishi Five Strand Necklace Santo Domingo

Our Gaspeite & Turquoise Heishi Five Strand Necklace is a striking celebration of color, tradition, and masterful craftsmanship. Handcrafted by a very special Santo Domingo Pueblo female artisan for us exclusively ,this piece carries forward one of the oldest jewelry-making traditions in North America. The heishi technique, meticulously shaping, smoothing, and stringing tiny disc beads by hand, predates silversmithing and remains a powerful expression of cultural continuity and identity.

The Santo Domingo people are renowned for their exceptional heishi work, where balance, rhythm, and precision are everything. In this five-strand design, the artistry is elevated, layers of vivid green Gaspeite and brilliant turquoise flow together in perfect harmony. Each strand moves with fluidity, creating a necklace that feels both bold and refined, deeply rooted in tradition yet effortlessly modern in its presence.

Gaspeite, rare and luminous, brings an energizing green tone long associated with healing, renewal, and emotional clarity. Paired with turquoise, one of the most revered stones in Native American culture, the piece gains even deeper meaning. Turquoise has been used for centuries across the American Southwest, sourced from historic mines in regions like Arizona and Nevada, and is believed to offer protection, strength, and a connection between sky and earth. Its vibrant blue hue has long symbolized life-giving water and spiritual balance, making it one of the most treasured stones in Indigenous traditions.

Worn as a statement on its own or layered for a more contemporary look, it transforms any outfit with ease, from simple linen to flowing kaftans. This necklace is more than adornment; it is living heritage, a story told through color, craft, and culture, one that you carry with you, beautifully and meaningfully.

Necklace Length: 17"

Number of Strands: 5

Made in USA