Red Spiny Oyster Shell and 7mm Navajo Pearl Necklace by Calvin Delgarito, Navajo

This 20" strand features 7mm Navajo Pearls adorned with 5 round red Spiny Oyster Shells set in a sleek sterling silver bezel. The necklace is not adjustable and is crafted by Calvin Delgarito, a skilled Navajo artist.

*Spiny Oyster Shell matrix varies each necklace.

According to research, spiny oysters are found buried at deep depths or attached to rocky reefs. The deeper they dig, the darker the pigment of the oyster shell which is how the colors range from a bright orange to a deep purple.