Large double heart necklace

 NAVAJO HANDCRAFTED PENDANT BY ARTSIT BERNYSE CHAVEZ

Handcrafted double heart necklace by Navajo artist Bernyse Chavez. Known for her unique stamp work and high quality stones. This double heart necklace has 18" of chain plus the 3" of dangle hearts give this necklace a perfect length. The top heart is made from a orange spiny oyster shell. The second heart is made of Royston turquoise.

Stone: Royston Turquoise: A district in Nevada consisting of three turquoise mines: Bunker Hill, Oscar Wehrend, and the main producer, The Royal Blue. Royston is known for its beautiful colors ranging from deep green to rich, light blues which are set off by a heavy brown matrix. The Royston mine is producing a little high-grade turquoise today, operated by the Ottison family. Spiny Oyster Shell (orange 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