Featuring hammer, rope and stamp work.
Spiny Oyster comes from the shell of the Spondylus Varius, it offers the ability to increase one's powers of perception and for attuning clear inward focus. The shell can be worn as a positive talisman and for promoting a good outcome.
An overlay is made with two or more silver pieces that are overlaid, one on top of another. This creates depth and dimension in the design as the silver base is darkened through oxidizing, whilst the upper parts are polished.
Hammer and stamp work is done by hand using special hammers and stamps to create beautifully repeated yet simple patterns.
Stamp work is done using metal stamps, each with a unique tip. Imagine a smaller version of a flat-head screwdriver that has a unique point. With each stamp, Native American jewellery artists create beautiful designs using this repeated technique in patterns.
Stamp patterns can be as simple as a sunburst on a metal bracelet to intricate portraits and landscapes- all done with single or multiple stamping tools.
Face width: 2cm
Face length: 2cm
Diameter: 6cm
Wrist gap: 3cm
