Thorny Spiny Oyster Shell

Posted by Four Corners USA OnLine on 3rd Aug 2014

Spiny Oyster Shell has been incorporated in Southwest Native American Jewelry for hundreds of years. Brought inland by coastal indigenous people and used as a trade commodity. This wonderful Shell continues to be a staple in Native American and Southwestern USA Jewelry for its various shades of Orange, Red and Purple.

Spiny Oyster Shell is equally a favorite of coastal and seashore communities for its natural association with the Seas. The vivid bright Oranges, Reds and Purples are a natural combination to the Aquas, Teals and Greens used in Tropical Island style jewelry as well.

With Spiny Oyster being a natural organic product, there are many variations to the shade of color from the Shell core. Our Inlay Spiny Oyster Band Rings are an exceptional example of these shadings and testament to the talent of Navajo Jewelry Artisan Ella Cowboy. Ms. Cowboy has chosen the absolute proper color shading from each shell matching them exquisitely in each hand made ring. Each ring or ring set is so perfectly different ranging from brilliant shades to muted shades that just scream Autumn Leaves, In my humble opinion that is extraordinary talent from design to execution particularly evident in the Multi Color Band Rings and Engagement Bridal Ring Sets.

From Wikipedia:

"Spondylus is a genus of bivalve molluscs, the only genus in the family Spondylidae. As well as being the systematic or scientific name, Spondylus is also the most often used common name for these animals, though they are also known as thorny oysters or spiny oysters."

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