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Spondylus shell necklace. Chimú artist(s), northern coast of Peru, ca. 1000–1470 CE. Ceremonial necklace
composed of thousands of Spondylus shell beads mounted on a cotton fabric backing. The broad crescent shape
rested on the wearer’s shoulders, while rows arranged in tiers adorned the chest. A contrasting border
of black and orange beads highlights the main field of bright red shell, a symbol of water, abundance,
and power in the pre-Columbian Andes. Spondylus shell, stone, and cotton; H. 45.1 × W. 41.9 × D. 0.6 cm;
acquisition 2003.169, The Met Fifth Avenue. Public domain (CC0).

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I am Emmanuel

After many years of experience as a buyer within major manufacturing houses, I developed a deep passion for ornamental stones, particularly North American gemstones, sparked during a trip to the renowned Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase.

Driven by this passion, I founded White River Gems in 2018 with the ambition of promoting American gemstones and introducing rare materials, carefully selected and expertly cut.

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