The Phoenix Strand

About the strand:

The Phoenix Strand rises with fiery elegance, combining the vibrant glow of orange spiny oyster shell beads with the effortless shine of sterling silver beads. Like the mythical firebird, this strand embodies transformation taking your current stack from blah to booming with color! The strand uses approximately 6mm orange spiny oyster shell rondelle beads, 6-10mm sterling silver round beads and a few corrugated saucer style beads. This is a striking stacker piece perfect for anyone who craves jewelry with a fiery soul.

• 16 inches from end to end
• One of a kind
• Made with natural spiny oyster shell beads
• Machine made sterling silver pearls
• Lobster clasp
• Properly finished with professional sterling silver findings (strung on SILVER PLATED STAINLESS STEEL wire)

About the stone: 

Spiny oyster shell is a natural shell found in the Sea of Cortez off Baja California, Mexico. It is known for its rich colors, varying from deep reds and oranges to bright purples and whites. It has been a staple in Native American/Western/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. Garnering its energy from the sea, spiny oyster is a symbol of protection and resilience.