A Bit About The Piece:
Seashell pendant hand-inlaid by renowned Santo Domingo Pueblo artist on a pearl necklace.
Details, details…
The Pendant Stones: Mother of Pearl, Spiny Oyster, Turquoise, Jet
- mother of pearl colors/varieties:
- white: classic mother of pearl
- yellow: gold lipped mother of pearl
- iridescent purple: abalone shell
- purple stones: spiny oyster
- light orange-pink stones: coral
- blue stones: turquoise
- black stones: jet
The Necklace Information: Hand-Inlaid Seashell Pendant on Pearl Necklace
- pendant dimensions (from top of shell to bottom): 40.66mm (~1.6″) x 21.56mm (~0.85″) x 10.93mm
- drilled through side
- .925 sterling silver clasp, solid
- length of necklace: 18 inches
- freshwater pearl beads
- average pearl width: 4.4mm
- 2 spiny oyster beads (one red, one purple) placed asymmetrically on pearl strand
- handmade by Santo Domingo Pueblo artist, Charlene Reano