The Sierra Strand

About the strand:

Color, texture, and personality come together in The Sierra Strand. Pink conch shell chips, orange spiny oyster chips, and Campitos turquoise rondelle beads (3mm) create a vibrant mix that feels playful yet elevated, while sterling silver round beads (3-4mm) and corrugated sterling silver saucer pearls (6.7mm) add polish and shine. This choker-style strand is a standout piece made for the woman who isn’t afraid to mix colors, boldly layer, and make a statement!

• • 14" end to end with 2" Italian sterling silver extender
  • Exclusive, one-of-a-kind hand-strung design
  • Hand-oxidized Italian sterling silver textured open link chain extender
  • Features Campitos turquoise (MEXICO), genuine orange spiny oyster shell, & genuine pink conch shell beads 
  • Machine made sterling silver pearl beads
  • Properly finished with hand-oxidized sterling silver lobster clasp, ring closure, and findings.
  • Strung on professional-grade COATED STAINLESS STEEL beading wire for durability and longevity
    NOTE: Internal components can cause finished jewelry to have magnetic response. This does NOT affect the authenticity of the sterling silver beads.

About the stone: 

Campitos turquoise comes from the Sonoran region of Mexico, where it has been mined for centuries. It is a widely sought after stone celebrated for its vivid blue-green color, but there is something else about Campitos turquoise that makes it very distinct. Unlike many turquoise varieties that typically form in veins, Campitos turquoise is mostly found as free-form nuggets embedded in clay deposits. This natural nugget formation makes Campitos turquoise very unique and quite desirable. Turquoise is a sacred and highly valued stone in Native American cultures, symbolizing healing, protection, and a deep connection to nature, particularly the sky and water. It represents good fortune, strength, and spiritual communication. This stone is integral to ceremonies, rituals, and everyday life, where Native American tribes use it for healing, safeguarding, and even rituals intended to bring about rain.

Pink conch shells are found in the warm, shallow waters surrounding the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Bermuda. These distinctive shells feature a beautiful pink interior and brown, textured exterior. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, pink conch shells hold deep symbolic importance across various traditions, embodying powerful concepts including protection, fertility, purity, and spiritual enlightenment. Particularly within Native American heritage, these shells are considered sacred objects that symbolize the essential elements of water, spirit, and strength. 

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 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.