{"product_id":"the-briarwood-strand","title":"The Briarwood Strand","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout the strand:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDeep, rich purple Spiny Oyster shell takes center stage in The Briarwood Strand. She uses substantial 10mm deep purple spiny oyster shell beads and graduated 3mm-6mm sterling silver pearl beads. At 22 inches, this statement strand has plenty of presence and is meant to be noticed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 22\" from end to end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExclusive, one-of-a-kind hand-strung design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures genuine purple spiny oyster shell beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine made sterling silver pearl beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProperly finished with hand-oxidized sterling silver lobster clasp, ring closure, and findings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrung on professional-grade COATED STAINLESS STEEL beading wire for durability and longevity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Internal components can cause finished jewelry to have magnetic response. This does NOT affect the authenticity of the sterling silver beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the stone: \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eSpiny oyster shell is a natural shell\u003c\/span\u003e found in the Sea of Cortez off Baja California, Mexico. \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is known for its rich colors, varying from deep reds and oranges to bright purples and whites. It has been a staple in Southwestern jewelry traditions, valued for both its aesthetic appeal and energetic properties. The shell's coloration directly correlates with its harvest depth where shells found near the surface exhibit lighter hues (white to pale orange), while deeper waters yield darker specimens (red-orange to purple). The rare purple variety is considered the most precious among collectors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGarnering its energy from the sea, spiny oyster is a symbol of protection and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Branded Strand Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67657087516885,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0743\/5282\/0437\/files\/IMG_8286.heic?v=1791239941","url":"https:\/\/thebrandedstrandco.com\/products\/the-briarwood-strand","provider":"The Branded Strand Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}