Spiny Oyster Turquoise(composite stone) with 10K Rose Gold and 18k Gold Ear Wires.

2.25” long.

This gemstone is actually a composite of turquoise and the natural spiny oyster shell(Spondylus varius). The orange mollusk was popular with ancient cultures from the American Southwest through to South America and can be found in traditional Zuni jewelry today.

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