Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Heishi Necklace — Vintage

Blue as desert sky after rain. Strung for the long ride and meant to be worn every day.

There is a quiet kind of beauty in old turquoise — the sort that carries the dust of trading posts, silver counters, and sunlit roads long forgotten. This vintage Sleeping Beauty turquoise necklace is composed of hand-cut graduated heishi stones in a vivid robin’s-egg blue, each one holding the soft imperfections that only time can leave behind.

At 29 inches, it slips easily over denim, linen, or a favorite worn chambray without the need for a clasp. The stones gather slightly heavier through the center, creating a graceful drape that feels both effortless and striking — as worn by saloon belles and modern wanderers alike.

The Sleeping Beauty mine is cherished for its clear sky-blue color and minimal matrix, making these vintage stones increasingly rare and sought after. Crafted under wild skies, this strand carries that unmistakable Southwestern soul.

Details

• Vintage Sleeping Beauty turquoise

• Graduated heishi-style stones

• Length: 29”

• Slip-on style; no clasp

• One-of-a-kind vintage piece

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Styling Tip Wear it long over a crisp white shirt or layered with silver Navajo pearls for a look that feels collected over a lifetime rather than bought in a moment.

Care Store away from moisture and perfumes. Wipe gently with a soft cloth after wear to preserve the natural luster of the turquoise.