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Spiny Oyster Shell Earrings FJE2744

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Handmade by Navajo silversmith Carol Wylie, these sterling silver Spiny Oyster Shell earrings are nestled in traditional twisted sterling, oxidized accents, and delicate hand-stamped designs.

Authentic Native American Handmade Jewelry

Stones: Spiny Oyster Shell

Metal: Sterling Silver

Length: 2"

$90.00

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TWISTED WIRE metalworking is a very old technique used by many Southwestern tribes. It can be found in both vintage and modern pieces.

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.

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Carol Wylie

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