Multicolor Spiny Oyster and Sonoran Gold Square Link Bracelet

Multicolor Spiny Oyster and Sonoran Gold Square Link Bracelet stamped "L.D." by the Navajo artisan features 13 individually bezeled pieces in a rainbow of stones/ shell. Antiqued finish and "T-bar"-style clasp.

Materials: sterling silver, Sonoran Gold turquoise, orange, red and purple spiny oyster shell. Sonoran Gold Turquoise is an interesting turquoise from Senora, Mexico, near Nogales, Arizona, and its neighbor: Nogales, Mexico, which is the northernmost point in all of Mexico. The series of mines bearing this name are on several sites contingent to the American border. Very little hard natural material has been mined here. Most has needed stabilizing to be useful. The high-grade natural material is a medium blue or often medium lime green to darker green. This is usually accompanied by iron pyrite, or brown matrix. The high-grade turquoise from this mine is rare and is considered both esoteric and valuable. Spiny Oyster Shell (orange, purple and reddish colors) 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. One also finds pink, red, brown, yellow, orange, and white on the market. The Yellow Spiny Oysters especially rare. 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, on the Pacific Coast. It develops in waters of South America. The Orange Spiny Oyster occurs in shallow to moderately deep waters, where snorkelers and scuba divers readily harvest them. Purple Spiny Oysters grow in deeper water, making them more difficult to find and harvest.

Measures 7" to 8" adjustable; 1/2" to 3/4" wide taper *Will fit wrist sizes 6.5" to 8"