Firey hues of orange and red stand out against the cool sterling silver in these Spiny Oyster Shell earrings. Set with traditional twisted wire and saw cut designs. Handmade by Diné silversmith Eddie Secatero.
SPINY OYSTER SHELL Spiny Oyster Shell is often inlaid or used as cabochons in Southwest style jewelry. The color combination of Spiny Oyster and turquoise is as old as the human love for adornment. Coming all the way from the Sea of Cortez in Mexico, Spiny Oyster Shell is most commonly seen in orange, red and purple. The more strident the color, the more expensive the shell is. Red and purple shells are found a much greater depth than the brilliant oranges and are rare and more expensive.
Spiny Oyster beads of good color are much coveted and can be worn with all of your turquoise and silver pieces.
FEATHERS are recognized as sacred symbols in Native American tribes, and are recognized as symbols of prayer, honor, and strength. They are one of the most widely recognized symbols that we associate with Native American arts and culture.
TWISTED WIRE metalworking is a very old technique used by many Southwestern tribes. It can be found in both vintage and modern pieces.
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