Spiny Oyster Shell Organic Natural Gemstone Native American Navajo Sterling Silver Bracelet Cuff

 This is a classic sterling silver cuff bracelet, set with a beautiful bright spiny oyster shell. This shade of Spiny Oyster lends a orange-red pop to the classic sterling silver bracelet setting. . The bracelet is made by Navajo artists in New Mexico, and is an example of iconic southwestern Native American style jewelry.

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PHYSICAL: Spiny Oyster is a naturally formed oyster shell found in the Sea of Cortez, in Baja California, Mexico. It has long been traded and used as an ornamental gem--it is seen frequently in native american art and jewelry, particularly from the American Southwest. Color varies from the depth that the shell was collected at; deeper colors like red and purple come from depths that the shells have less sun exposure, while lighter colors like yellow and white come from closer to the surface.

 *Though many gems and minerals have historical and cultural associations with healing properties, these items are sold for display, study, and collector interest only. We encourage you to do research and draw your own conclusions on this topic!