Spiny Oyster Bracelet | Philippines | Organic Material | Polished Spiny Oyster

Spiny oyster, also known as spondylus, is a large family of mollusks. Sometimes, they are also referred to as thorny oysters or spondylids. Contrary to its name, spiny oysters are not actually oysters. Instead, they are most likely related to scallops.
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This type of mollusk can actually produce pearls as well.
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Oysters are symbolic of Aphrodite, the goddess of love, fertility, pleasure, and sex.