1017 Orange Spiny Oyster Shell Pairs - Backed Cabochons Natural Shell Mirror Image Matching Sets Choose a Pair For Earrings Handmade retailer Jewelry

retailer These incredible natural burnt orange spiny oyster shell pairs are backed and ready to be set. Choose the pair that you would like, left or right. Please see all photos for variations in color depending on lighting.

LEFT PAIR: 24.0 ct total, 9x27mm each stone, 5mm thick
RIGHT PAIR: 23.0 ct total, 10x19mm each stone, 5-6mm thick

Spiny oyster, or spondylus shells, are gathered by divers who search by hand, making the work laborious and relatively expensive, with some risks. The most commonly used Spondylid Bivalve shell colors include orange, reds, and purples and may include distinct striations and color variations.

Spiny oyster shells can be found on the North American Atlantic Coast and in northwestern Mexico on the Pacific coast. The Orange Spiny Oyster occurs in shallow to moderately deep waters, where snorkelers and scuba divers readily harvest them. Purple Spiny Oysters grow in deeper water, making them more difficult to find and harvest.