Large oval purple spiny oyster shell bracelet

NAVAJO HANDCRAFTED BRACELET BY ARTIST MURPHY PLATERO

Large oval purple spiny oyster shell measuring 1"3/8 x 1" is the center piece of this bracelet. Handcrafted by Navajo artist Murphy Platero. The solid sterling silver has a brushed antique finish and detailed stamped elements surrounding the purple spiny oyster shell. Perfectly sized to fit most wrists with a inside measurement of 5"1/2 with a 1"1/8 opening. What makes this bracelet unusual is the overall design of the bracelet with its thin 1/2 round wire and a large setting. The large setting and thinner sides allows this bracelet to set comfortably on the wrist. The purple coloring of the shell is outstanding. 

 Spiny Oyster Shell: Living Spondylus shells are, indeed, very spiny, but the polished product looks very smooth the most used Spondylid Bivalve shell colors include orange, reds, and purples and may include distinct striations and color variations.Purple Spiny Oysters grow in deeper water, making them more difficult to find and harvest.. In the American Oceans, the Spondylids occur along the North American coasts, as far north as North Carolina, on the Atlantic Coast, and northwestern Mexico