#64 • Oyster Turquoise Tear Drop Pendant

Part of Sunday Sparkle and Shine Jewelry Auction 06/12 (timed auction by Malama Auctions & Realty)

High bid $42.00

Status: Sold

Oyster Turquoise Tear Drop Pendant. 925 Sterling Silver Total weight 6.5g.  The oyster turquoise is made with real shell from the spiny oyster, which is combined with turquoise to create the beautiful unique patterns. Andean people used spondylus shell as complete shells in rituals, cut into pieces and used as inlay in jewelry, and ground into powder and used as architectural decoration.