VTG Navajo Turquoise Bead Necklace Clam Shell Silver Old Natural Stone 18 Inch

This is a vintage Navajo necklace made of natural turquoise beads. The necklace is 18 inches long and has a hook closure. The necklace features a Native American Navajo traditional long turquoise and pen shell heishi strand beaded necklace. Long beaded single chord strand necklace with off white pen shell heishi style stacked disc beads in between turquoise stone nuggets with a long silver bead and small round silver on each side. Varying size turquoise stone nuggets; smallest nuggets on each end with largest nuggets at center of necklace. Off white pen shell heishi beads at each end of the necklace before turquoise stone nuggets begin. Silver-toned interlocking hook clasp closure at back of necklace. The necklace is handmade by an artisan and has a nature theme. This comes from a retired long time New Mexico Native American jewelry dealer she originally purchased from one of the Northern reservations here is New Mexico in the mid 1900s or later. She believed was the Navajo but couldnt recall for sure or the exact date, as she has dealt in so many quality pieces over the years. Offers are entertained as we are not experts in this jewelry. Piece has not been appraised. Please. Wow pictures and ask questions both are considered part of description. If you need different pieces or more info please let us know how we can help.