The Spiny Oyster is a shell that came from oyster species known as Spondylus varius . Sometimes, Spiny Oyster is also termed as Thorny Oysters because it is largely covered by spines. Spiny Oysters are usually made into beads and are loved by many because it is unique and beautiful not to mention the fact that these gemstones are very difficult to harvest. Spiny Oysters are usually colored red, pink, brown, yellow, purple and white. These Spiny Oyster gems can be found around the world. Its highest deposits are in the coasts of North Carolina, Brazil, Sea of Cortez, Baja of Mexico and Baja of California. Spiny Oysters are greatly treasured by Native American Indian jewelers because the shells of Spiny Oysters are rare finds and difficult to discover. The rarest kinds of Spiny Oysters are the ones that are colored yellow. Spiny Oyster jewelries such as necklaces and bracelets are often made with graduated beads. This means that, the beads of Spiny Oysters are rolled into the jewelry in order to give it a round edge. This crafting is done either by hands or through the use of specialized machines. Spiny Oyster beads are not solely used for jewelry. This is because it is also used by Native American Indians as adornments and ornaments. In order to make Spiny Oysters more attractive decorations, it is blended well with turquoise. Also, the attractive colors of Spiny Oyster shells are used to accessorize any attire. This means that Spiny Oysters are not only good for jewelry making but a beautiful addition to a person’s wardrobe as well.
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Read MoreCookie settingsACCEPT
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.