Ten Strand Hand-rolled Necklace - 23" Long 14 kt as are the wings

as are the wings

The bottom layer of silver has been oxidized to turn it black which sets off the turquoise and the bear claws

Navajo jeweler Erwin Begay created this sterling silver shadowbox pendant and set turquoise below the claws

skins for clothing and pouches

Ten Strand Hand-rolled Necklace - 23" Long 14 kt as are the wingsThere are very few, if any, Kewa Pueblo jewelers who make the thinnest hand rolled beads anymore. Wilbert Calabaza may be the last person making them and they are like wearing colored air. This ten strand necklace is made from white and tan shell and turquoise. It has a hook and eye clasp. More about Kewa Pueblo hand rolled beads below. Size: 23" Long Hand rolled beads are made by chipping out pieces of stone or shell. A hole is drilled into the