{"product_id":"turquoise-and-spiny-oyster-composite","title":"Turquoise and Spiny Oyster Composite Pendant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"261\"\u003eTurquoise and Spiny Oyster Shell! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"264\"\u003eThis pendant features a composite of natural turquoise and spiny oyster shell, bringing together two materials formed through very different geological and biological processes. Turquoise is a hydrous copper aluminum phosphate that forms when copper-rich fluids interact with aluminum-bearing host rock, often in arid environments, creating its characteristic blue and green tones. (We all love turquoise!!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eSpiny oyster shell, sourced from the marine mollusk \u003cem data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eSpondylus\u003c\/em\u003e, contributes vibrant orange, red, and purple coloration derived from natural pigments within the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eIn composite form, small pieces of turquoise and spiny oyster are carefully arranged, stabilized, and bonded to create a single, durable material. This creates a brick we buy when we are at the gem and mineral show in Tucson! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eStone \/ Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turquoise \u0026amp; Spiny Oyster composite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eComponents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural turquoise fragments and natural spiny oyster shell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1309\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turquoise. Spiny oyster (\u003cem data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003eSpondylus\u003c\/em\u003e species)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid 925 sterling silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-polished composite with preserved color contrast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bold, colorful, and one-of-a-kind\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eWearability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durable and suitable for everyday wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eUniqueness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural variation in color and pattern; each piece is unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003eMetaphysical Aspect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eMetaphysically, turquoise is often associated with protection and balance, while spiny oyster is linked to vitality and strength, together symbolizing resilience and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BenDavisDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47811826614560,"sku":"T-17","price":111.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/3981\/4339\/files\/IMG-6519.jpg?v=1769113748","url":"https:\/\/bendavisdesign.com\/products\/turquoise-and-spiny-oyster-composite","provider":"BenDavisDesigns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}