A long, tactile vintage necklace composed of multiple strands of small heishi-style beads in warm, earthy tones. The beads range through soft terracotta, sand, ochre, charcoal, and muted olive, creating a natural, stratified color story that feels grounded and elemental.
Scattered throughout the strands are accent beads in varying materials and finishes: small translucent glass beads in amber and smoky tones, a vivid green glass bead, and smooth off-white rounded beads that read as shell or milk-glass. These accents break the rhythm of the heishi beads and add moments of light and contrast without overwhelming the overall composition.
The necklace is long and fluid, designed to be worn doubled, looped, or knotted. There is no single focal point; instead, the beauty lies in repetition, texture, and movement. It feels quiet, intentional, and very wearable — the kind of piece that integrates easily into daily life while still carrying a handmade, folk-art sensibility.
Likely mid- to late-20th century vintage, influenced by Southwestern, bohemian, or global craft traditions popular in artisan jewelry of the period.
Based on visual inspection, this necklace appears to include:
When worn as a continuous loop, the hang length is about 21 inches.
Heishi-style beads (likely clay, ceramic, stone, or composite material)
Assorted glass beads (amber-toned, smoky, and green)
Smooth off-white beads (possibly shell, glass, or resin)
Strung construction with flexible internal cord (clasp not visible in photos)
Materials emphasize earth tones, texture, and variation rather than polish or symmetry.
A long, tactile vintage necklace composed of multiple strands of small heishi-style beads in warm, earthy tones. The beads range through soft terracotta, sand, ochre, charcoal, and muted olive, creating a natural, stratified color story that feels grounded and elemental.
Scattered throughout the strands are accent beads in varying materials and finishes: small translucent glass beads in amber and smoky tones, a vivid green glass bead, and smooth off-white rounded beads that read as shell or milk-glass. These accents break the rhythm of the heishi beads and add moments of light and contrast without overwhelming the overall composition.
The necklace is long and fluid, designed to be worn doubled, looped, or knotted. There is no single focal point; instead, the beauty lies in repetition, texture, and movement. It feels quiet, intentional, and very wearable — the kind of piece that integrates easily into daily life while still carrying a handmade, folk-art sensibility.
Likely mid- to late-20th century vintage, influenced by Southwestern, bohemian, or global craft traditions popular in artisan jewelry of the period.
Based on visual inspection, this necklace appears to include:
When worn as a continuous loop, the hang length is about 21 inches.
Heishi-style beads (likely clay, ceramic, stone, or composite material)
Assorted glass beads (amber-toned, smoky, and green)
Smooth off-white beads (possibly shell, glass, or resin)
Strung construction with flexible internal cord (clasp not visible in photos)
Materials emphasize earth tones, texture, and variation rather than polish or symmetry.
