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Five Strand Heishi Necklace

This hand done Santo Domingo heishi necklace is made of jade and coral. Has sterling silver cones and a hook and eye closure.

Item #	NROS1001
Dimensions	18"

$625.00

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Nick and Me-Wee Rosetta

Residence: Santo Domingo Pueblo

Nick and Me-Wee Rosetta live in Kewa Pueblo. This pueblo is half way between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico. They are known for the small bead necklaces they make using all natural materials. The turquoise they use is from Arizona and Nevada, the serpentine comes from Custer, South Dakota and the pipestone is from Pipestone, Minnesota. Their necklaces have materials from all over the globe including stones from Australia, Peru and Canada. Nick learned his craft from his parents, Ray and Mary Rosetta. Ray and Mary started making liquid silver in the early 70’s. Me-Wee learned how to make jewelry from her grandfather Tomisita Tenorio. Together they make fine liquid silver necklaces. Nick hand draws the silver through a draw plate until it is the correct size. He says that "hand made liquid silver has a small line in each bead. That is where the silver comes together." Most of the lapidary work, cutting, grinding, sanding and polishing is done by Nick. Me-Wee does 95% of the stringing using her creativity with color combinations in each necklace.