Spiny Oyster Turquoise is made by combining real shell from the spiny oyster mollusk with turquoise stone. Spiny oysters thrive in warm ocean waters and are harvested for their strikingly colored shells in hues of purple, orange, and more.
Turquoise is a blue-green mineral rock that has been prized for centuries. By blending finely crushed spiny oyster shell with turquoise and stabilizing it with resin, artisans create a distinctive gemstone with swirling colorful patterns.
No two stones look exactly the same, making each piece of spiny oyster turquoise distinctively unique.
Both turquoise and spiny oyster shell hold cultural significance:
• Turquoise has been prized since ancient times for decorative and spiritual uses
• Native Americans used turquoise for jewelry and believed it had healing properties
• Spiny oyster shells were sacred offerings for Incan rituals
By combining these two meaningful materials, spiny oyster turquoise takes on a special significance of its own. The colors are said to have a calming influence.
