Spiny Oyster and Turquoise Necklace with Heishi Beads by Teller Indian Jewelry

This Spiny Oyster and Turquoise Necklace by Teller Indian Jewelry features one continuous strand of organic shapes, with colorful spiny oyster and turquoise pieces interspersed with pale heishi bead spacers. Playful and joyful, this necklace is also great for layering with other pieces.

Spiny oyster is a sustainable byproduct collected by diving to collect the shells of bivalve mollusks that live in the warm waters of the Gulf of California on the Baja Peninsula and thrive from North Carolina to Brazil. It’s found in white, pink, yellow, orange, red, purple, and a pleasing brown, with a depth of interesting striation; it adds a breathtaking contrast when paired with other stones. Spiny oyster comes in many shades, ranging from pale peach to very deep red. 

About the artists: These self-taught Navajo silversmiths have been making jewelry for over 20 years. They carefully design their pieces and select the stones using a wide variety of natural stones -Turquoise, Lapis, Oyster Shell, Coral, Onyx and more. They show their work in galleries as well as prestigious art shows such as The Heard Museum and Santa Fe Indian Markets. The workmanship is impeccable - you can always depend upon quality when you purchase a piece of Teller Indian Jewelry.

• Dimensions: 28 1/2" long, 1/2" at widest point