Onyx and Spiny Oyster Sterling Silver Choker Pendant with Earrings.

This set of jewelry is elegant and full of natural beauty. This choker has been hand strung with gorgeous beads of genuine Black Onyx. The pendant on this choker was hand made out of shimmering Sterling Silver and it features a traditional cluster design made from hand cut cabochons of genuine Spiny Oyster and Black Onyx. The ravishing red shades of the Spiny Oyster match up beautifully with the elegant darkness of the Onyx. Non Indian made. This choker is 18" long. The pendant is 2-5/8" long. The matching French hook earrings are 1-3/4" long. Stamped Sterling.

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.