Green Cerillos Turquoise with Spiny Oyster Shell Jacla Necklace Santo Domingo

Our Six Strand Green Cerrillos Turquoise with Spiny Oyster Shell and Baby Olive Heishi Necklace is a soulful expression of Pueblo artistry, where color, material, and tradition come together in layered harmony. The six flowing strands are composed of green Cerrillos turquoise, sourced from one of New Mexico’s oldest and most storied mining regions. Revered for its earthy green tones and natural matrix, Cerrillos turquoise has long been associated with grounding, protection, and a deep connection to the land. Today, as turquoise becomes increasingly difficult to obtain due to mine closures and dwindling supplies, pieces like this carry even greater significance. Interwoven throughout the strands are vibrant accents of spiny oyster shell and soft baby olive heishi, each chosen with intention and respect for tradition. Spiny oyster shell, harvested from the Sea of Cortez, has been used for generations in Pueblo jewelry for its fiery orange hue and its symbolic association with vitality, c