Spiny Oyster earrings

These Spiny Oyster earrings were handmade by the Native Americans. Hard to harvest, Spiny Oyster makes for an extremely unique earrings. They are considered a precious material. Spiny Oyster are found in warm tropical waters. The shells that Native Americans use to make their jewelry come from the Sea of Cortez, in the Gulf of California. They symbolize protection and connection to the sea. The ear rings are 1" long