Spiny Oysters are found worldwide in warm tropical waters. However, the majority of Spiny Oysters used in Native American jewelry come from the Sea of Cortez (Gulf of California) on the Baja Peninsula.
The Sleeping Beauty Turquoise mine is located near Globe, Arizona. Sleeping Beauty Turquoise is known for its solid sky blue color and lack of host rock matrix. However, natural Sleeping Beauty turquoise can come in various shades and even include a dark host rock and pyrite.
- Stone: Spiny Oyster (10mm to 8mm ), Sleeping Beauty (10mm x 8mm)
- Size: 180mm (7")
- Sterling Silver 925