Authentic Native American Spiny Oyster Sterling Silver Pendant

Oscar Alexius handpicked a beautiful all natural Orange Spiny Oyster stone that is wrapped with a Sterling Silver handmade bezel.  A Sterling Silver twist wire wraps around the bezel with a deep intricate stamping that Alexius is most well known for.  The Pendant has a handmade half inch bail which allows you to slide then pendant on a variety of chains.  Finally the pendant is finished off with a Classic Satin Finish and is stamped with both a Hallmark & Sterling Silver stamp.  Each piece is unique and beautiful in its own way giving you a sense of the Native American Culture!

Oscar Alexius

Oscar Alexius (stamps O.A., also a two line script stamp first used in 1982.

Navajo artist Oscar Alexius has been an active silversmith since the mid-seventies.  Oscar Alexius is a member of the Navajo Salt Clan and specializes in the old style traditional stamp work and satin finish jewelry.  As an artist Alexius has mastered the techniques of old style, traditional, contemporary, and channel inlay in Sterling Silver and 14KT Gold.  Oscar Alexius enjoys a challenge when it comes to special orders and is very successful in creating what you desire.  For over 23 years Alexius has produced jewelry for The Nugget Gallery and continues to create outstanding jewelry.