Spiny Oyster and Coral Sterling Silver Pendant Choker Necklace.

This pendant and necklace are absolutely ravishing. This sensational Choker Necklace has been hand strung with beautiful beads of genuine Coral. This one features a pendant of shimmering Sterling Silver. The Sterling Silver pendant has been inlaid with hand cut stones of genuine Spiny Oyster. Non Indian made. The pendant is 1-3/8" long. The choker is 16" long. The matching French hook earrings are 1-3/8" long. Stamped Sterling. The matrix of the Spiny Oyster and inlay in the earrings may slightly vary.

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.