Spiny Oyster

The shell of the spiny oyster in orange, red, and purple, usually stabilized for jewelry. People in the Americas have worn it for thousands of years.

Color

Orange, red and purple shell

Hardness (Mohs)

3.5

Composition

Calcium carbonate shell, typically resin-stabilized

Origin

Gulf of California, Mexico

Care

SOFT SHELL, often dyed or stabilized: avoid soaking, acids, perfume, and heat; wipe with a soft damp cloth and dry right away.

Traditional lore

Traditionally associated with abundance, connection, and joyful energy.

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