BO403 Harpo turquoise, spondylus and silver earrings

One of a kind


Stunning Navajo earring set with Heishi beads in Carico Lake turquoise (Nevada), purple and orange spondylus and mat round and saucer silver 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): 6.6cm

Diameter of widest bead: 0.6cm

Hooks in sterling silver.

Suitable for pierced ears. 

Proudly Navajo handcrafted in the USA.