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Materials: 2x4mm Heishi Beads (Green agate/Grey Labbradorite/Aquamarine/Pink Chalcedony) Hematite rice pearls, brass gold plated saucers and stainless steel gold plated beads. Clasp is gold plated stainless steel.
Care: Store in a clean, dry place. Generally, jewellery should only be put on after washing/ applying any makeup, hair spray, gels, lotions or perfume. Keep away from extreme temperatures and over-exposure to direct sunlight. Please remove your jewellery before showering, bathing, swimming, playing sports and sleeping. These are splash-proof but do not get excessively wet.
Dimensions: Length: 25cm drop. 50cm unclasped length.
What are Heishi Beads?
Heishi beads are a type of bead used by Native Americans for centuries. In fact, they're one of the oldest types of jewelry in North America and have been used by many different tribes across the continent. Heishi beads are typically made from shell or stone, but they can also be made from wood and even glass. Sometimes they can be shaped like triangles or squares, with holes drilled through them so that you can string them together into necklaces or bracelets.
There are many different meanings associated with heishi beads depending on which tribe you ask--some say it represents stars in the sky while others say it symbolizes water flowing down hillsides (or both). Whatever their exact meaning may be to you personally though, there's no denying how beautiful these little trinkets are.
Heishi beads were also used by the ancient Chinese, as a form of currency and jewellery. Nowadays, they're still used in many different ways: as a symbol of wealth and status; in religious ceremonies; or simply as an accessory that adds flair to your outfit.
The modern use of heishi beads is far more diverse than you might think. They've been incorporated into everything from clothing accessories like bracelets and necklaces to home decor items like pillows and lampshades. If you're looking for something unique that will add some flare to your wardrobe (or just want something pretty), then consider adding some heishi beads into the mix.
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