This Spiny Oyster Turquoise stone has such vibrant pinks, purples, blues, and coppery gold.  Such a happy and colorful piece.  It has a gold plated bale and comes with an 18” wax cord necklace that is extendable to 20”.

The Spiny Oyster gemstone is a colorful shell that comes from the oyster species “Spondylus varius”, as the name implies, Spiny Oysters are covered with menacing spines. Spiny Oyster shells are unique, beautiful, and also difficult-to-harvest. Typically found along the coasts of North Carolina all the way down to the waters near Brazil, also in the Sea of Cortez, and off the coast of Baja Mexico and Baja California. The shells of the Spiny Oyster are rare finds and are especially treasured by Native American Indian artists for their beautiful red, pink, brown, yellow, orange, purple, and white colors. Oyster Copper Turquoise is a composite gemstone, made by combining Turquoise with real shell from the Spiny Oyster, a unique and beautiful shell.

Metaphysical Properties: 

Spiny oysters are known for providing strength and courage. It is strongly believed that the spiny oysters give inner power and courage needed to stand against injustice.  As these beautiful natural treasures come from the sea, they contain all the beauty, depth, power, and tranquillity of water. Using these shells, one can stay relaxed. These shells are also believed to be quite helpful in calming down high levels of anxiety.  Turquoise is also extremely useful in relieving tension and calming down its user or wearer. It is also known for providing help in self-realization. Turquoise is also a great gemstone for keeping negativity at bay.

**Please note that all metaphysical or healing properties listed are collected from various sources. This information is offered as information and is not meant to treat medical conditions.