1960’s Navajo pearls – 26″
$899.00
Vintage handcrafted saucer styled beads. Crafted by unknown Navajo artists. Circa 1960’s. This is wonderful example of how the Navajo made their silver beads, now referred to ” Navajo Pearls”. Each of the 64 saucer styled beads are made from individual pieces of sterling silver that have been cut and rolled. This technique is a bit of a lost art due to the modern tools used today. They are perfectly weighted and easy to wear. A true collectors piece.
Product Description
SAUCER STYLE STERLING SILVER BEADS
Navajo Pearls are traditionally made sterling silver beads. 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. Each bead begins with silver that has to be melted, rolled and cut.
