This playful yet sophisticated necklace is a beautiful tribute to the turtle, a sacred symbol in many Indigenous cultures representing longevity, protection, and Mother Earth. The piece features nine graduated turtle stations, each meticulously handcrafted with a large cabochon of Genuine Orange Spiny Oyster Shell forming the shell. The shell’s natural variegated striations create a realistic, organic texture.

The turtles’ heads and flippers are inset with hand-carved Genuine Turquoise cabochons, selected for their bright robin’s egg blue color and light matrix. Each station is individually joined by sterling silver links, allowing the necklace to drape comfortably against the neckline. Finished with a polished silver box-link chain and a secure clasp, this unique piece offers a bold splash of desert color and symbolic depth.