Vintage Pueblo Sterling Bench Bead Clam Shell Necklace Santo Domingo Kewa
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Vintage Pueblo Sterling Bench Bead Clam Shell Necklace Santo Domingo Kewa:
$110.00
This is a listing for a vintage pueblo necklace strung with white clam shells and bench made sterling silver beads.
Condition: Perfect vintage condition with dark aged patina on silver beads, no dents on beads or cones, and no breakage to the white shell beads.
No hallmark on the cones. Beads and cone test as sterling silver.
Dimensions: Total hanging length including the hook and eye clasp is 20.75 inches. Weight is substantial 77 grams. Shells are rounded in shape with an average diameter approximately 5/8th of an inch. The bench made silver beads graduate in size with the smaller beads next to the clasp measuring .25 inches and the largest center beads 3/8th of an inch.
Style: Beautifully primitive early made necklace using the entire clam shell rather than the mosaic work seen in later jewelry. Soft white color and aged smooth surface of natural shell beads combine perfectly with the warm aged silver beads. A lovely necklace that can be worn casually or as the focal point of any outfit. Thank you for looking.