A Bit About The Piece:
Seashell pendant hand-inlaid by renowned Santo Domingo Pueblo artist on a spiny oyster necklace.
Details, details…
The Pendant Stones: Mother of Pearl, Spiny Oyster, Lapis Lazuli, Jet
- mother of pearl colors/varieties:
- white: classic mother of pearl
- yellow: gold lipped mother of pearl
- iridescent purple: abalone shell
- green: green mother of pearl(?)
- orange/red stones: spiny oyster
- dark blue stones: lapis lazuli
- black stones: jet
The Necklace Information: Hand-Inlaid Seashell Pendant on Spiny Oyster Bead Necklace
- pendant dimensions: 21.12mm (~0.8″) x 8.25mm x 20.72mm
- beaded necklace runs through opening in side of shell
- .925 sterling silver clasp, solid
- length of necklace: 18 inches
- spiny oyster beads
- average spiny oyster bead width: 6.3mm
- 3 green turquoise beads and 1 lapis lazuli bead placed asymmetrically on strand
- handmade by Santo Domingo Pueblo artist, Charlene Reano