Native American Spiny Oyster Turquoise Beaded Necklace.

This necklace is full of natural character. This one has been hand strung with a generous portion of genuine Spiny Oyster beads. These Spiny Oyster beads have been strung in graduated sizes for a fashionable look. Beads of genuine Turquoise and genuine Penn Shell heishi beads have been included for spacing and variety. Turquoise and Penn Shell heishi beads also provide the extensions on this fine necklace. This one is 33-1/4" long. Gemstones may slightly vary. The photo is an excellent representation of the one of a kind piece of hand strung piece of jewelry you'll receive.

The Spiny Oyster gemstone is actually the colorful shell that comes from the species Spondylus varius also known as the Spiny Oyster or Thorny Oyster. The Thorny Oyster is a bivalve mollusk that dwells primarily in tropical ocean waters. They can be found along the coasts of North Carolina all the way down to the waters near Brazil. It is a stunning animal to look at, and it is often a subject for underwater photography. The dazzling shells of the Thorny Oyster are rare finds and they're treasured for their beautiful red, brown, yellow, purple, and white colors.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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