Spiny Oyster Turquoise Wheel Ring

This ring features a circular “wheel” design combining spiny oyster shell and turquoise, set in sterling silver. The contrasting natural materials highlight the vibrant orange of spiny oyster and the blue-green of turquoise.

Details:

• Materials: Spiny oyster shell and natural turquoise
• Setting: Sterling silver
• Design: Circular wheel inlay combining both materials
• Appearance: Polished, smooth surface showcasing the vibrant colors and natural patterns of the materials
• Formation:
  • Spiny oyster shell: Produced by marine mollusks, composed primarily of aragonite
  • Turquoise: A hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum, forming in arid, copper-rich environments
• Physical Properties:
  • Turquoise Mohs hardness 5–6; vitreous to waxy luster
  • Spiny oyster shell Mohs hardness 3–4; pearly luster
• Educational Value: Demonstrates both mineral formation (turquoise) and biogenic shell material (spiny oyster)

This spiny oyster turquoise wheel ring combines geological and biological materials into wearable art.