{"product_id":"tewa-santo-domingo-native-american-earrings-spiny-oyster-copy-2","title":"Tewa Santo Domingo Spiny Oyster Earrings by Eva Calabaza — Native American Sterling Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeishi and spiny oyster by Eva Calabaza of Santo Domingo Pueblo. Few names in the Southwest carry this weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted by renowned artisan Eva Calabaza, these striking earrings showcase vibrant spiny oyster shell meticulously hand-cut and set in sterling silver. Each pair captures the natural beauty of the shell's rich hues — from warm oranges to deep reds — making them a bold statement piece. Rooted in Tewa and Santo Domingo Native American jewelry traditions, these earrings honor generations of craftsmanship and cultural artistry at a level that belongs in any serious collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEva Calabaza works within the Tewa tradition of Santo Domingo Pueblo (Kewa), one of the Southwest's most distinguished jewelry-making communities. Spiny oyster shell — harvested from the Gulf of California — has been a prized material in Pueblo jewelry for centuries, valued for its fiery orange and red hues that intensify with handling. Her hand-cut approach to the shell preserves the natural color variation that machine cutting eliminates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver (.925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural spiny oyster shell (hand-cut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Santo Domingo Pueblo hand-cut shell inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drop earring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eva Calabaza, Santo Domingo \/ Kewa Pueblo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Mexico, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hook back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 2.0 inches (5.1 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 1.0 inches (2.5 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 6 g \/ 0.21 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Eva Calabaza?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEva Calabaza is a celebrated artisan from Santo Domingo Pueblo (Kewa), New Mexico, working within the Tewa Native American jewelry tradition. Her work is held in private and institutional collections across the Southwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is spiny oyster shell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpondylus shell harvested from the Gulf of California, prized in Pueblo jewelry for its vivid orange, red, and purple hues. Each shell has unique natural coloring — no two pieces are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this authentic Native American jewelry?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — handmade by Eva Calabaza of Santo Domingo Pueblo, working within the Tewa tradition. Not a reproduction or commercial piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these good for collectors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNamed-artisan pieces from Santo Domingo Pueblo are among the most collectible items in Southwest Native American jewelry. Eva Calabaza's work is specifically sought by serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eva Calabaza","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48705257111794,"sku":"MASJ-EAR-113","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0405\/2611\/9063\/files\/tewa-santo-domingo-native-american-earrings-spiny-oyster-tortoiseshell-patterned-958.webp?v=1775967274","url":"https:\/\/mexicanoaxacansilverjewelry.com\/products\/tewa-santo-domingo-native-american-earrings-spiny-oyster-copy-2","provider":"Mexican Oaxacan Silver Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}