Spiny Oyster and Sonoran Turquoise Cluster Pendant by Angela Martin

Highly oxidized sterling silver cluster pendant handcrafted by Navajo artisan Angela Martin ("A. Martin") features a sizable bail with both orange spiny oyster shell and Sonoran turquoise accent at the base. The setting is framed by oxidized silver details and small silver bead accents.

Materials: Sterling silver, spiny oyster shell, and Sonoran turquoise Spiny Oyster Shell or 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. 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. 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.

Measurements: 1 3/4" long x 1" wide with an 8mm bail. *All measurements are approximate