Spiny Oyster Shell

Most of the spiny oyster shell, or Spondylus, found in our gallery is probably harvested from the Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico. Different types of Spondylus may also be found in the warm waters off the coasts of Central and South America. Spondylus is Latin for "spines on its back," which is appropriate for this beautiful and difficult-to-harvest shell. It may be found in varying colors from pink to purple, from light to deep orange.
 
Tsinnie Ring, JOTR11-7

14 karat gold and sterling silver, this ring is lovely. The spiny oyster shell has a lovely color. It is a size 6 3/4.

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Warner Necklace,  JSWN11-4

Handmade beads and Spiny Oyster shell are the materials used in these necklaces. The beads are substantial and lovely. Both necklaces measure 16 inches.

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Lovato Six Strand Turquoise Necklace,  JRL3-15

Ray Lovato is a master. This large six strand turquoise heshi necklace is amazing. It is finished with cones on each end and can range in lengths between 24 inches to 29 inches.

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Jimmy King Pendent,  JJKPE11-13

His cubes are beautifully inlaid. The combination of colors and intricate designs make Jimmie King Jr.'s work the best. It measures 1/2 an inch.

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Jimmy Poyer Necklace, JJPN10-6

Each cube is unique and the color combinations are lovely. The length of this piece ranges from 13 inches to 19 inches.

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Poyer Bolo, JJPBO8-11

Yei spirit figures head is abstracted in the bolo that is inlaid with assorted natural stones and shells. The length of the bolo is 22 inches, the tips are 2 1/4 inches long.

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Shell Nugget Necklace, JCJN8-39

Warm sunset colors of spiny oyster shell combined together create this lovely 16 inch necklace that has sterling silver beads and closure. The shell comes in shades of oranges, reds, and purples and is commonly used today instead of the endangered corals.

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Spiny Oyster Shell Link Bracelet, JDABR8-3

Navajo silversmith and lapidary working in New Mexico have created this refined line of contemporary jewelry. We have earrings, bracelets and pendants in assorted stones by this group of talented artist. This bracelet can fit from a size 6 1/2 to a size 8 wrist.

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Ava Coriz Earrings, CJKK8-2

Orange spiny oyster shell round disks are separated by sterling silver beads. This dangle earring is one inch long. Jeweler Ava Coriz and family come from Santo Domingo Pueblo in New Mexico and they create necklaces and earrings and other jewelry from assorted natural stones and shells.

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Lovato Spiny Shell Necklace, JRL3-16

Purple spiny oyster shell is carved into the shapes of corn kernels. This is a traditional design and a natural organic material, in a beautiful unusual color. Measures 19 inches long.

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Wilson and Carol Begay Cuff, JWBBR11-27

Contemporary sandcast sterling silver cuff bracelet, with an interesting zig zag design and set with spiny oyster shell. Measures 6 inches with an opening of 1 1/4 inches and is one inch wide.

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Joe Necklace, JCJN8-21

Disks of spiny oyster shell are separated with turquoise heishi. This creates visual interest and the colors are fabulous together. Measuring 18" the disks are 3/4 inches, at the largest.

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Jimmie  King Jr. Earrings, JJKE8-5

Dangle mosaic inlay earrings, by Navajo jeweler Jimmie King Jr. Call about other color combinations we may have.

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Ray Lovato Shell Necklace, JRL3-16

Ray Lovato is well known for natural hand cut turquoise and spiny oyster shell necklaces. Featured are three examples of Heishi and corn cut 21 inch long chokers. Call to see about the availability of colors and lengths.

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Frog Fetish, CF60

This little guy might hop right into your heart. He is only an inch long and is made of spiny oyster shell by carver, Roy Davis.

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Heishi  Necklace,  CJRB-911

Mixed Heishi necklace made of shell and turquoise slabs average in size 3/4 inch to 1 inch. The Jocla of hand cut and shaped beads, hangs 5 1/2 inches from the necklace. Strung on twine and tied off in the traditional manner. This is an older piece.

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Shell Heishi Necklace, CJKTN-54

Three different shells and stones combine to complete this gorgeous Pueblo necklace. Measuring 29 inches around.

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Tsinnie Ring, JOTR11-6

Shiprock, NM jeweler Orville Tsinnie's spiny oyster shell and sterling silver ring in a size 9 3/4.

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Coriz Hand Pendant, JACP7-1

The Coriz family is well known in Santo Domingo pueblo for their heishi and inlay work. This inlaid hand has a ring on the finger. These pendants are great on silver beads, or heishi necklaces.

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Jimmie King Inlaid Box Pendants, JJKPE-9

These new inlaid box pendants by Jimmie King, Jr. feature a variety of stones inlaid in two sides 1/2" wide, making them reversible. They have a ring at the top of the box to hang them from, and easily go on any type of chain. This picture is representative of a few of the pendants we have available today - or we can special order something special for you from Jimmie!

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