Beautiful Handmade Spiny Oyster Flower Ring Signed Ernest Begay Size 7
Stone:
This ring features a cluster of marbeled orange to white mini Spiny Oyster stones in a flower shape.
Spiny Oyster is often used by Native American artists to make inlays or cabochon setting in fine jewelry. It comes from the shell of the bivalve mollusk, Spondylus varius. The scientific name, ‰ÛÏSpondylus‰ in latin, it means ‰ÛÏspines on its back.‰ It is also known as Thorny Oyster, Spiny Oyster, Spondylus, and Spondylid. The soft and juicy interior of Spondylus is edible, so the Spiny Oyster‰۪s valued for its hard, outer shell as well as its interior meat. Despite its name contain ‰ÛÏoyster‰, the Spiny Oyster is much more closer relatit ve of scallop tham oyster.
The most commonly used Spondylus shell colors include orange, reds, and purples and may include distinct striations and color variations. One also finds pink, red, brown, yellow, orange, and white on the market. The Yellow Spiny Oyster‰۪s especially rare.
Artist:
Ernest was born in Kayenta, Chilchinbeto, Arizona. He currently lives in Breadsprings, New Mexico with his wife Readda, and their twins Ernest Jr. and Faith. Back in 1975 he took silversmithing classes at Monument Valley High School. He used to watch his brother in law and his father making jewelry, and they used to give him scrap silver to work with. His jewelry making career took off when he brought some distinguished pieces to the Navajo Nation Fair and the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial. He was awarded with multiple ribbons there and decided to pursue jewelry making full time. Today, he is one of the most respected Navajo silversmiths. His custom deep stamping work is different from all others.
My Philosophy:
I choose every piece of jewelry based on the value of the stone. Unlike most of the Turquoise on the market, the stone has to be high quality (not stabilized, not color treated and not reconstituted).
I also love jewelry with unique character and great craftsmanship. What this means is that you are getting jewelry that is a showstopper and not to mention a great investment.
Measurements:
Size 7. Ring measures 1-1/2" x 1".
Stone Measurements:
mini cluster
Weight:
12 grams
Suggested Retail Price:
$450
Photography:
I take all photos under natural light (without photoshop) to make sure the jewelries look as realistic as possible.
Shipping:
I will ship it out to you nicely packaged within 1 business day via USPS. All packages are insured.
Return Policy:
I want you to enjoy your Toqos jewelry. In case you are not satisfied with your item, you can return it within 14 days. All I ask for is that you send it back in perfect condition within that time frame.
Kindly note that I unfortunately cannot process international returns & exchanges at this time: all international sales are final.
Contact Me:
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