STERLING LIZARD TURTLE Spiny Oyster Ring Sz 7-1/4 Vintage fashion 925 Silver-Totem Animals Wide Band-Large Big Round Circle Disk Orange Cream Shell

** We do not clean our items - this has some patina & would polish up brighter silver **

Heavy substantial ring. Smooth & comfortable. Beautiful orange & cream colored spiny oyster. There is a turtle carved on one side of the band & a lizard on the other side.

The face is 1" (2.5 cm) tall by the same wide. The band tapers down to 3/8" (9 mm) wide at the palm. The markings or hallmarks behind the face are too worn fashion to make out. This has been tested & is sterling 925 silver. Nice heavy weight - 19.9 g / .70 oz.

Some believe the lizard totem is a reliable messenger from the spiritual realm. Their ability to thrive in such harsh conditions makes them the symbol of strength, resilience & protection. The Navajo & Hopi see them as a powerful & magical.

Turtles symbolize endurance, protection, good fortune, hope, & happiness in Mexico. The Navajo turtle signifies Mother Earth, good health & long life.

Spiny Oyster is often confused with coral, especially the orange-colored shells. They're also known as spondylus & aren't actual oysters, but rather a mollusk. These mollusks are rare, unique, & difficult to harvest making them a special find. They are treasured by both Native American Indian artists & jewelry collectors alike. The shells range in colors; red, pink, brown, yellow, orange, purple, & even white.

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