Item Tag: Spiny Oyster

This stunning necklace is hand crafted with AAA Grade 6mm blue and green Mojave Kingman turquoise rondelle beads from the Kingman Turquoise mine in Kingman Arizona, all natural multicolor spiny oyster beads, red coral, lapis lazuli, and yellow turquoise. The necklace is complimented by sterling silver Native American Navajo Pearls, and a hint of sparkle from the sterling silver Bali bead spacers.This southwestern inspired design is a show stopper with lots of sparkle and colorful personality. All the colors of the Southwest, sunrise and sunsets were carefully chosen to create a visually eye catching original and organic authentic piece. A meticulously crafted blend of materials and all natural colors will add personality to your casual or formal dress.Modeled in 20″ and 22″ Companion necklaces: Spiny Oyster: #403936100405 Navajo Pearls: #404298682367The turquoise stones are beautiful shades of brilliant blue, yellow, and green, have a superior polish, are perfectly calibrated, and are uniform in size.- Not dyed, treated or color enhanced. 100% natural.- Photos taken outside in natural lighting and in a light box.- No filters or color enhancements are added to the photos.The necklace strung with strong 49 micro woven stainless steel beading wire with nylon coating. I use only the finest brightly polished sterling silver findings. A large clasp that is easy to hold and open completes this necklace.I offer this in lengths; choker 14″ – 32″.Please select your size and finish from the drop down menu.A 2″ necklace extender is included, so you can adjust the necklace and wear it at different lengths. Please message me if you would like the necklace without the extender.A little history about Kingman Turquoise for you :)The Kingman Turquoise Mine is the oldest working mine and highest producing turquoise mine in the world, originally discovered by prehistoric Indians over 1500 years ago. The superior properties of the Kingman turquoise set the standard for quality worldwide, as all turquoise traded is measured against Kingman turquoise as world currencies are measured against the dollar.Kingman Turquoise is known for its beautiful pure turquoise colors ranging from bluish green to sky blue. The many variants of green and blue turquoise are known for the finest matrix patterns of pure turquoise with often little to no markings, webbing, or matrix, making it very valuable and sought after. Kingman Turquoise is mined from the copper rich rock formations of the Kingman Turquoise Mine in Kingman Arizona, which lies along prehistoric Native American trade routes. Natural Kingman Green Turquoise captures the magic and mystery of the ancient Southwest.Turquoise is known to be the purification stone of peace and serenity, a gentle guiding light that inspires self-care and self-confidence.Spiny oyster has been commonly used in Native American jewelry for thousands of years. It’s multi color varieties are native to the America’s with individual colors being only available from certain areas. The tribal tradesmen from up and down the coasts often traded with spiny oyster as a form of currency. It is called the gemstone of the peace because it joined multitudes of native American peoples intertwined in trade routes from all over the Americas together in peaceful transactions of goods. It is said that the combination of all the spiny oyster colors adorned together encompasses mind and spirit while bringing peace and unity.This top-quality AAA grade royal blue lapis lazuli comes from Afghanistan where is has been mined for more than 6000 years and still is today. Lapis Lazuli was a favored stone in ancient Egypt where it adorned royalty and had many other uses such as a pigment for eye shadow and was used for medicinal purposes.Lapis Lazuli is a key to spiritual attainment, unlocking universal truths that facilitate deep personal growth. Because of its healing powers, Lapis lazuli is celebrated as being the wisdom stone that brings peace and harmony in love and friendship.These beautiful Navajo Pearls are sterling silver beads traditionally made by Native American Navajo (Diné) silversmiths. Native American tribes were introduced to the technique of silversmithing by Spanish explorers in the late 1500’s. They then added this newly found craftsmanship to their traditional methods of bead making, leading to what we continue to admire today as sterling silver Navajo desert pearls.What set the Navajo Pearls apart from other beads is the light oxidized finish to the beads that lends character and depth to the finished piece. They are often paired with gemstones or mixed with multiple sizes and shapes to create beautiful patterns from simple to complex.* Unisex styling, suitable for a man or woman and would make a perfect gift!* This necklace is completely handmade and constructed in my studio.* All pieces purchased come ready for gift-giving*Shipping on this item is within 3 days of receiving payment.*Standard Shipping to U.S. Addresses:Orders are shipped via USPS 1st class mail and per USPS guidelines, domestic delivery times range between 2-9 days, but in most cases 2-4 business days to the contiguous 48 states.*Standard Shipping to International Addresses:Orders are shipped via USPS 1st class international mail and per USPS guidelines, delivery times range between 10-21 business days.Blue Yellow Green Kingman Arizona Turquoise Necklace, Spiny Oyster Lapis Coral Sterling Silver Multi Stone Gemstone Navajo Pearls Choker. multicolor turquoise silver necklace, blue green orange yellow necklace, Unique Colorful Handmade Lapis Coral Beaded gemstone choker jewelryThank you!