Purple Spiny Oyster Naja Bar Necklace with Hand-Forged Chain, 18"

A Navajo silversmith created this 18-inch purple spiny oyster naja bar necklace with a hand-forged sterling silver chain. Purple spiny oyster (Spondylus) shell is among the rarest and most prized shell varieties in Native American jewelry — its deep purple-to-lilac color makes it far rarer than the more commonly available orange or red spiny oyster. The naja bar format combines the traditional naja crescent pendant form with a horizontal bar element. Available exclusively through Turquoise Mustang.