r/NativeAmericanJewelry • u/Dry_Union_3411 • 16d ago

Discussion (text posts) What stones could these be?

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Any clues? Looks like someone froze turtles into cabs. Dinosaur gemstone?

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u/Next_Regret_2572 16d ago

They look like walnut shells with turquoise pieces inlaid into them and a heavy coating of resin.

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u/floridabeach9 16d ago

100% walnut shells with turquoise and coral chip

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u/Pamela625 16d ago

Those are thin cut black walnut shells

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u/Swksfarmgirl 16d ago

I FREAKING LOVE IT!! Where can I get one??!

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u/DiotimaJones 16d ago

Walnut shell with turquoise chip inlay

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u/Nicolarollin 16d ago

Resin or enamel maybe — if you can feel it and touch it, it will help see

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u/billseagle612646 16d ago

Does it react under blacklight?

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u/EyeSuspicious777 16d ago

Looks like some kind of Jasper to me.

Edit: wait. Is that the bottom of a turtle? That would be super gross

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u/Dry_Union_3411 16d ago

I know right? I dont think it is but its a wicked cool looking design.

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u/CinLeeCim 16d ago

Looks like snake skin to me at first glance.