Red Spiny Oyster Shell Teardrop Post Earrings by Judith Dixon, Navajo

These teardrop red Spiny Oyster Shells are set in a sleek sterling silver bezel, all handcrafted by Navajo artist Judith Dixon. The post of this earring is located near the top of the earrings.

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.