Dan: What is spondyllus?  Spondyllus is a shell that is collected off of the shore of Peru and possesses a rare and beautiful look and texture.  Mostly a tint of purple, they can be polished so that they are shining bright.  Ancient Peruvian royalty used to have the most experienced divers in their nations go into the deep to find these spiny shells because of their great beauty.  This shell, when combined with silver, can create some really great sterling silver jewelry.

One website features spondyllus shell jewelry that is combined with many other beautiful accents such as silver, huayruro seeds, opal, etc to create the finest handmade necklaces and jewelry.  One specific example that I would like to highlight is called the Silver Cascade Necklace; its title comes from its beautiful silver work that cascades over a flawless and rich rectangle of purple spondyllus.  I gave this necklace as a gift over the summer and they really adored it as one of their favorite peices of jewelry.  If you are looking for Peruvian spondyllus shell than you are also looking for the most esquisite and beautiful jewelry on the market.  Go check out spondyllus jewelry for your next gift!  The HOLIDAYS are approaching!

Grace: I also gave this necklace as a gift to someone this summer (my mother, actually) and she absolutely loves it.  It looks beautiful on the website and in person, but to see it actually on someone is completely different.  I was especially struck by the purple color of the shell.  I like purple as much as the next person, but it’s not my favorite color and I always find it really hard to wear, but the pendant on this necklace is just the right size and the purple is just the right vibrancy to really make it pop.  I would highly recommend this gift!