{"product_id":"gerard-mary-calabaza-multicolor-heishi-necklace","title":"Gerard \u0026 Mary Calabaza Multicolor Heishi Necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHandmade by \u003cb\u003eGerard and Mary Calabaza of Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo\u003c\/b\u003e, this multicolor heishi necklace is created using techniques they both learned from their families at a young age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe process begins with pieces of stone and shell that are cut into small sections, shaped, and individually drilled. The small pieces are strung together and worked against a grinding and polishing wheel until the beads become smooth, even, and uniform. Once finished, the beads are restrung to create the final necklace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGerard and Mary work together throughout the process. Gerard focuses on cutting and preparing the materials, while Mary strings and finishes the jewelry. This necklace combines \u003cb\u003eKingman turquoise, melon sea shell, serpentine, jet, and apple coral\u003c\/b\u003e, arranged in a colorful, balanced pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNear the clasp is the Calabazas’ \u003cb\u003ecopper hallmark bead\u003c\/b\u003e, a signature detail used to identify their work. From cutting and drilling the individual pieces to grinding, polishing, and final stringing, each necklace represents the time and skill involved in traditional Kewa Pueblo heishi jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtists:\u003c\/b\u003e Gerard \u0026amp; Mary Calabaza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTribal Affiliation:\u003c\/b\u003e Kewa Pueblo (Santo Domingo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/b\u003e Kingman Turquoise, Melon Sea Shell, Serpentine, Jet \u0026amp; Apple Coral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMetal:\u003c\/b\u003e Sterling Silver Clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeads:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-cut, drilled \u0026amp; polished heishi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 19 inche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Native Jewelry Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49145606439066,"sku":"N24","price":338.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/4878\/3002\/files\/E3020DF4-A0D0-4719-80C8-22EC7AC00F20.png?v=1788053800","url":"https:\/\/www.nativejewelrygallery.com\/products\/gerard-mary-calabaza-multicolor-heishi-necklace","provider":"Native Jewelry Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}