15mm Navajo Smooth Rice Bead (Oxidized Sterling Silver) - 1 pc.

• 15mm Smooth Rice Bead
• Dimensions:
• Diameter: 5mm
• Length: 15mm
• Hole size: 1.2mm
  
• Quantity: 1 piece
• Sterling Silver
  
• Base bead made in China, and hand-finished in the USA by Navajo silversmiths

This was authentic as we could find, without giving up quality and honoring the Native American traditions! The oxidized, brushed silver finish of these handmade beads make them beautiful to wear on their own, or as an elegant accent to any gemstone. 

Called Desert or Navajo Pearls, these are sterling silver beads traditionally made by Navajo (Diné) silversmiths since the 1500's.  Beads were commonly used to tell stories and passed down from generation to generation, what a wonderful tradition to keep on with our beads!