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Spiny Oyster Shell Earrings FJE2782

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Spiny Oyster Shell dangle earrings with sterling twisted wire and colorful allure. Handmade by Navajo silversmith Ella Linkin.

Authentic Native American Handmade Jewelry

Stones: Spiny Oyster Shell

Metal: Sterling Silver

Length: 2"

$135.00

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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 at a much greater depth than the brilliant oranges and are rare and more expensive.

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Ella Linkin

Ella Linkin was born in 1954 to the Salt People Clan and Water Edge Clan. Born in Gallup, NM, Ella now lives and works in Spencer Valley, NM. Ella began silversmithing when she was 15 years old, and she was trained in her craft by her father, Lee Wylie. Ella's work is carefully detailed with strong lines that give her work a distinctive style. Ella has been working with Sunwest Silver Co Inc for over 25 years, and we are proud offer Ella’s work.

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