This Sterling Silver bead necklace features beautiful machine-made bench beads alternating with fluted beads, hand soldered, finished and strung by a Navajo silversmith with an oxidized or antiqued brushed satin finish that gives them a subdued, rich tone. Looks great alone, layered or with a pendant of your choice. This type necklace is sometimes referred to as Navajo Pearls
Length: 20 inches end to end. 8mm beads.
A lot of people use the term bench bead incorrectly. The definition of bench beads are beads that are partially manufactured and partially hand made. Usually the silversmith starts with some machine cut pieces, which are then soldered and strung by hand. In this case, each HALF of a bead is machine made and then the Navajo silversmith solders the two halves together, then polishes and finishes the beads with an oxidation process and strings the necklace by hand.
Brand new in perfect condition. Certificate of Authenticity and gift box included with your purchase. Pendant shown in last photo sold separately.
We have many Navajo Pearl necklaces available in different lengths with different size beads.