Shell and Turquoise Heishe Necklaces

Perfect for Summer... the Beach or Island Vacation

Shell and Turquoise Heishe Necklaces by
Percy and Charlotte Reano

Percy Reano is from the San Felipe Pueblo. San Felipe is located near the
Santa Domingo Pueblo in New Mexico, United States.

Percy Reano is among the few artisans capable of making very fine
multi-strand Heishe necklaces. Percy is the only artisan I know
who is both an accomplished Heishe maker and Silversmith.

Percy makes his own silver findings... most other Heishe makers buy
the findings at commercial jewelry supply stores. You'll usually find
Percy's hallmark (PR) stamped in the silver. This combination of
beautiful Heishe and fine Silversmithing elevates
his art considerably.

I first saw Percy's Heishe in the mid 1980's. I was thrilled by its
beauty then and continue to be today, 25 years later.

Fine Heishe is recognized as much by the way it looks as by the
 way it feels. Hold the Heishe by one end and let it dangle. Then lightly
 run your fingers down the length if it. The Heishe should feel like
 a strand of hair... perfectly smooth and even

  How is Heishe made? First, the materials are selected. Almost any material
 can be made into Heishe... shell, turquoise, lapis, amber...

The material is first cut into thin strips and drilled with a very fine bit. 
After the holes are drilled, the strips are cut into squares.
One square has one hole

The squares are then strung on wire and worked
by hand until each piece is perfectly round
and matched.

The end result can be as fine as a strand of hair.

In addition to fine Heishe, Percy Reano and his family also make
Turquoise and Shell Earrings and Pendants.

Percy Reano Turquoise Heishe Necklace
with Handmade Silver findings

Very Fine

10 strand Robin's Egg Blue Turquoise

17" long

$995

Percy Reano Turquoise Heishe Necklace with Handmade Silver findings

Fine

4 strand Green Blue Turquoise

17" long

$450

Percy Reano Penn Shell and Turquoise Heishe Necklace

Super Fine

20 strand Heishe Necklaces... Super Fine Necklaces are rarely made
 with Handmade Silver Findings

25" long

$3750

Percy Reano Shell, Jet and Turquoise Pendant

Turquoise, Spiney Oyster, Jet, Lapis and Mother of Pearl

3 3/8" x 1 5/8"

$145

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Percy Reano Turquoise and Shell Earrings

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