--- product_id: 84010956 title: "Bluejoy Genuine Natural American Turquoise 3-8mm Graduated Heishi Bead 16-inch Strand for Jewelry Making" brand: "bluejoy turquoise" price: "FREE" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 3 category: "Jewelry" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/84010956-bluejoy-genuine-natural-american-turquoise-3-8mm-graduated-heishi-bead store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Bluejoy Genuine Natural American Turquoise 3-8mm Graduated Heishi Bead 16-inch Strand for Jewelry Making **Brand:** bluejoy turquoise **Price:** FREE **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Bluejoy Genuine Natural American Turquoise 3-8mm Graduated Heishi Bead 16-inch Strand for Jewelry Making by bluejoy turquoise - **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/84010956-bluejoy-genuine-natural-american-turquoise-3-8mm-graduated-heishi-bead) ## Best For - bluejoy turquoise enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted bluejoy turquoise brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The literal meaning of heishi is "shell" and specifically refers to pieces of shell which have been drilled and ground into beads and then strung into necklaces. More and more frequently, however, heishi (pronounced hee-shee) has come to refer to hand-made tiny beads made of any natural material, like turquoise.The origin of heishi is fascinating indeed, and is inescapably linked to the ancient history of the people most proficient in its making, the Santo Domingo and San Felipe Pueblo Indians. It is safe to say that this is the oldest form of jewelry in New Mexico (and perhaps in North America), pre-dating the introduction of metals.When one looks at a string of heishi, the first reaction is frequently "how on earth can a person do that?" or "to be so perfect, it must be done by machines." The truth is, if it seems exquisitely perfect, it was most likely made by the hands of a highly-skilled, extremely patient craftsperson.Today, turquoise heishi element is becoming more and more popular in Native American jewelry designs. Artists and designers have developed great number of selections of heishi related turquoise jewelry lines and collections in Southwest America.With just a few simple steps of stringing, a gorgeous heishi necklace can be easily created with our heishi bead strand. Also, some other elements (like silver spacer beads) can also be incorporated into the strands, to create a truly unique personal turquoise jewelry collection. What’s more, two or more strands can be combined by re-arranging the order of the beads, to create an elegant piece of long heishi sweater necklace. ## Features - Gemstone Details: Produced from 100% Natural American Turquoise, Natural Color, Stabilize & Composite Processed, Premium Quality, Professionally Hand Cut & Polished. - Specification: Graduated Bead Strand, Bead Size Range Approx. 3mm to 8mm Diameter, Perfect Round Disc with Flat Top and Bottom, Hole Size 1mm, Strand Length Approx. 16-inch. - Bead Style: Smooth Surface, Perfect Shaped Heishi, Center Drilled, Medium-High Polish, No Dye or Color Added. Features in Native American Style w/ Gorgeous Matrix. - Variation: Please understand this product is produced from natural gemstone, every single bead is unique and there will be slight variations for each strand, but rest assured that our specialized team has made every effort to guarantee the consistency of each strand. Please refer to description picture for a good representation of the product. - Policy: Enjoy our Satisfaction Guarantee & 30-Day Hassle Free Return Policy. Policy only apply to product sold by Bluejoy. Bluejoy is a Registered Trademark with the US Patent & Trademark Office, NO other sellers are authorized to list under this brand, please be aware of none-authentic sellers who may offer counterfeit or imitative stones. ## Images ![Bluejoy Genuine Natural American Turquoise 3-8mm Graduated Heishi Bead 16-inch Strand for Jewelry Making - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51DevREJoHL.jpg) ![Bluejoy Genuine Natural American Turquoise 3-8mm Graduated Heishi Bead 16-inch Strand for Jewelry Making - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41vI9WT04wL.jpg) ![Bluejoy Genuine Natural American Turquoise 3-8mm Graduated Heishi Bead 16-inch Strand for Jewelry Making - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Q2EkEet1L.jpg) ![Bluejoy Genuine Natural American Turquoise 3-8mm Graduated Heishi Bead 16-inch Strand for Jewelry Making - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51B8YuAAcHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smaller beads are quite small, but the others are great *by G***W on December 10, 2018* As described. Smaller beads that will make a bracelet or necklace for a lady or youngster. Made a stretch bracelet for my wife using 0.5 mm stretch material. The smaller beads will accommodate the smaller stretch material fairly easy. The turquoise has a shinny surface which in my opinion is good for bead making projects. Would not recommend re-drilling the hole to accommodate thicker cord. Will crumble and you will lose product. Otherwise the graduation of bead size is good for such projects requiring that look. If needed I would buy again ### ⭐⭐⭐ Misleading picture *by R***E on March 10, 2019* The picture is misleading. There is only I strand not 5. What was sent is very nice though. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good *by D***N on July 19, 2019* Not as long as expected, they show 3 strands and you receive 1. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/84010956-bluejoy-genuine-natural-american-turquoise-3-8mm-graduated-heishi-bead](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/84010956-bluejoy-genuine-natural-american-turquoise-3-8mm-graduated-heishi-bead) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-06-22*