20" Silver Navajo pearls

20" NAVAJO PEARLS- HAND MADE

This strand of Navajo Pearls is perfectly sized to wear with a pendant or by themselves They feature a saucer style shape that measures 1/4" x 3/16" ( apprx. 6mm), and hangs on a handmade hook & eye clasp. The perfectly balanced weight of this necklace is one of the first thing you notice when you wear it. Made during a time when craftsmanship took precedence. A outstanding piece of Native American history.  Navajo Pearls Silver beads are a traditional art form for Diné silversmiths, and the beads have as many expressions as there are artisans. Making the beads is a time-consuming process.