BO476 turquoise, spondylus and silver Harpo earrings

One of a Kind piece - Navajo Earrings 

Stunning Navajo earring made with Kingman turquoise (Arizona) Heishi beads, purple and orange Spondylus shells, and matte silver saucer-shaped beads.

The spondylus (also called "spiny oyster") is a shell which has the particularity to be declined in beautiful orange, red or even purple colors. We have these three examples here.

As for the manufacture of Heishi pearls, it's a long and meticulous process: the turquoise is first cut, then pierced and strung on a wire, then the artist grinds this strand on a grinding wheel to form tubular pearls. The quality of genuine Heishi pearls can be recognized by their uniformity and smoothness to the touch.

Length (including sleepers): 5cm

Diameter of widest bead: 0.6cm

These earrings are in sterling silver.

Suitable for pierced ears. 

Proudly Navajo handmade in the USA.