2"

Hallmark: "RJ"

These sterling silver earrings are a testament to the allure of the ocean's depths, featuring vibrant spiny oyster shells that capture the fiery hues of a sunset. The intricate stamped silverwork around each shell is a nod to traditional craftsmanship, a dance of metal and color that is both ancient and strikingly modern. Together, they create an accessory that's a perfect symphony of nature's wonder and artisanal finesse.

Found in the warm waters, spiny oyster shells come from bivalve mollusks known for their bright purple, orange, red, brown, and pink colors. The ‘spiny’ in their name refers to the ridges along the shells. Spiny oyster shells have been important elements of Native American jewelry for centuries. People in South America have also prized spiny oyster shells and incorporated them into jewelry, pottery, ceremonial objects, and other works of art. Spiny oyster has been found in burial sites from 6000 BCE. Collecting shells requires diving skills or special equipment, and high-quality shells are rare, which makes spiny oyster shells even more precious.