Noteworthy Vintage Native American Zuni Spiny Oyster & Turquoise Sterling Silver Necklace

We are proud to offer this remarkable vintage Zuni silver necklace. This astonishing necklace is actually two pieces in one! First, the necklace portion alone is 22" in length and is made up of mega amounts of graduated discs of gorgeous Spiny Oyster shell and then vibrant Blue Gem turquoise - that then greet the silver beads and clasp at the back. And the necklace comes with the removable 2-1/4" x 1-5/8" silver naja pendant with beautiful handstampings and gorgeous domed 7/16" round Spiny Oyster shell stone! The pendant has a bail with a generous 7/16" opening. Spiny oyster shell is a material commonly used in Native American jewelry - highly valued for its vibrant colors, durability, and symbolic significance. Native American tribes incorporate spiny oyster shell into their jewelry designs. The vibrant colors of spiny oyster shell add a striking and eye-catching element. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, spiny oyster shell holds cultural and spiritual significance for many Native American tribes. It is believed to bring protection, vitality, and harmony to the wearer. And Blue Gem turquoise is a highly prized and popular gemstone that is known for its distinctive blue-green color, often resembling the incredible clear blue skies of the Southwest. Blue Gem turquoise is a highly sought-after variety of turquoise known for its vibrant blue color and distinctive black or brown matrix patterns. Sterling silver, marked. Signed by Zuni artist, EL. Sturdy 68 grams.

Make Us an Offer- Due to the high demand of our items, many pieces sell quite fast. The most frequent email we receive are from buyers who waited too long to make us an offer and suddenly lost out because another buyer came in and purchased. Send us your reasonable offer today, we are flexible and you have nothing to lose! Ahéhee' (Thank you)

How Layaway Works:

Layaway programs we offer that you can choose from when you pay for the item:  

- Shop Pay Installments (Usually 4 payments)

- Affirm (Up to 12 payments)

-Klarna (Usually 4 payments)

How Does Layaway Work with Making an Offer?  

If your offer is accepted you will receive an email invoice from us and will be able to choose your layaway program when you pay the invoice. If for some reason you cannot get approved for any of the programs simply let us know and we will cancel out the invoice. You have nothing to lose and the most beautiful art to gain! :)