Spiny Oyster Turquoise pendant with Blue Topaz

Spiny oyster, a deep-sea dweller, has been harvested for centuries by Native Americans for both food and the brilliant shells that were once used as currency and adornment. These shells are still highly prized for their rich colors and the meaning they hold in Southwestern jewelry traditions.

When the delicate shell of the spiny oyster is fused with turquoise and accented by the gleaming copper matrix that binds them - the result is breathtaking.

The colors swirl together, just as our experiences blend into the mosaic of our lives, creating something greater and more meaningful than the individual parts.