Navajo Pearl Necklace Necklace Length_31" while cut-out butterflies represent beauty

while cut-out butterflies represent beauty and transformation

such as prayer feathers (pahos)

The design is crafted using sand made from crushed rocks and minerals

The coins are dated 1965 to 1969

This stylized form represents the first female child brought into existence and is rendered in precise overlay work

Navajo Pearl Necklace Necklace Length_31" while cut-out butterflies represent beautySingle Strand Sterling Silver Necklace with Navajo Bench Beads. These 3mm bench beads are crafted by a group of Navajo artisans in New Mexico using a combination of traditional hand finishing techniques and modern machine assisted processes. This necklace looks elegant worn alone or paired with a pendant, and the small bead size provides versatility for a wide range of styles. Number of Strands: 1 Necklace Length: 22 3mm Bead Diameter