Turquoise & Spiny Oyster Earrings - Post back dangles

A composite of stone and shell, turquoise holding to spiny oyster in a single form. The bezel is fine silver. The frame: sterling rope and sharp-edged triangle cuts, all hand done. At the post, a forged starburst steadies the weight. Oxidized and polished. 

Artist Inspiration

This stone feels like two worlds colliding—sky and sea, cool and burn. I built the silver to match that contrast. Twist wire to echo the swirl. Triangle cuts to keep it sharp. The starburst at the top gives it a fixed point before it drops into motion.

Lifestyle

These catch attention without asking. Best with a swept-back look or short hair. Made to be worn when you want to feel grounded but lit from within.

FAQs

What’s the stone?
A stabilized composite of natural turquoise and spiny oyster shell.

What metals are used?
Fine silver for the bezel. Sterling silver for the rope, triangle wire, base, and post.

How are the earrings constructed?
Entirely hand-fabricated. No casting. All elements, from the forged starburst to the sawed outer edge, are made in-house.

What’s the finish?
Oxidized for depth, then polished to highlight texture and form.

How do they secure?
Post-back stud with friction clutch. The post is soldered to a hand-forged starburst dome.

What’s on the back?
Maker’s mark and ‘sterling’ stamp.

Are the stones heavy?
They have a bold presence but are balanced for comfort.