1012 order Red Spiny Oyster Shell Pairs - Backed Cabochons Natural Shell Mirror Image Matching Sets Choose a Pair For Earrings Handmade Jewelry

These incredible natural red 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. *Please note that red and orange shades are the most difficult colors to capture on camera, so please refer to the photos with a silver background for the most accurate depiction of color.

LEFT PAIR: 35.0 ct total, 13x23mm each stone, 5mm thick
RIGHT PAIR: 23.0 ct total, 13x19mm 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 order 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.