These Spiny Oyster earrings are made of all silver . The spiny oyster is set in a silver bezel , on a silver back plate, on a 1″ silver hoop. The spiny oyster measures 5/8″ x 7/8. The color is vibrant orange with white “striping”. Total drop with ear wire is 2.25″.

The spiny oyster, otherwise known as spondylus, is a large family of mollusks. They are sometimes also known as thorny oysters or spondylids. A bivalve mollusk, the animal is encased in a hinged shell composed of two parts. Spiny oyster is often used in southwest style adornments.