The green turquoise and heshi wrap bracelet. This bracelet is such a great under $40 gift find! If you don’t know their exact cuff size or have a large budget this is the perfect piece! 

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 What is Heishi?

The word “heishi” itself is a Santo Domingo term. It literally means "shell" and 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—stone, coral, turquoise, lapis, spiny oyster shells, mother of pearl, amber—you name it!

The origin of heishi is linked to the ancient history of the Santo Domingo and San Felipe Pueblo Indians. It is said to be the oldest form of jewelry in New Mexico (and possibly in North America), pre-dating the introduction of metals. Centuries ago, the shells used by the Pueblo Indians to make beads were obtained in trade from the Gulf of California.

How to determine your cuff size: 

To determine your correct size, measure the circumference of your wrist using this method: Wrap a cloth tape measure, a ¼” strip of paper or a string around your wrist and mark it. Lay it out flat and measure the length against a ruler, that is your exact circumference and the size you wear.