Spiny Oyster Shell Bracelet

Heavy Stamp and hallmark name in full inside of bracelet
Wrist Size: 7 1/4″- 7 3/4″, Cuff is 6 1/2″ with 1.25 inch cuff opening
Symbol Meanings:

• Water: Out with the old in with the new in life
• Sunface: Peace, prosperity and happiness
• Bear: Strength, introspection, healing, and the spiritual journey
• Dragonfly: Messanger
• Hand: Being in the present, healing

Sterling Silver with Purple Spiny Oyster Shell

The spiny oyster shell is a bivalve and has been used in jewelry by Southwest Native Americans for roughly 900 years. Also known as a spondylus they are found around the world but change in appearance. The shells used by Native Americans come out of Baja California. This spiny oyster ranges in color from a bright orange to a deep purple, depending on its diet.

Designed by Navajo Artist, Alex Sanchez

Alex was born in Mexican Springs, AZ, in 1969. He comes from a family of silversmiths and was taught jewelry making by his well known brother Myron Panteah. Alex began making his own pieces in 1998. He came up with his petroglyph jewelry in 2006 and has won many awards at some of the best pow wows over the years. Alex is married with children and 1 granddaughter.