Purple Spiny Oyster Shell 2-Stone Post Dangle Earrings by Judith Dixon, Navajo

Crafted by Navajo artisan Judith Dixon, these 3" earrings feature two purple spiny oyster shells encased in a polished bezel and accentuated with twisted sterling silver rope embellishments for an elegant dangle effect.

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.