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Jaclas, which means ear strings, were originally made to be worn as earrings. Later, they became an addition to what is considered to be the most traditional form of pueblo necklace-a turquoise nugget necklace. These were made and worn long before the art of working in silver was taught to the Natives. Each cylinder of turquoise was cut from a larger piece, in square form, drilled through the center, strung on string, and then sanded to circular shape. By doing this, each bead would be the same diameter or graduated diameter per the wishes of the artisan.

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