The texture in or around this piece was created by using sand from my favorite piece of the ocean... Cannon beach in Oregon. 
Turtle shells with their hardened shells are the ultimate symbols of protection. Native American mothers used turtle medicine to protect their newborn babies, including holding sacred medicines in turtle shells. Summon the turtle spirit when you are going into a situation where you need protection.
As shells hold the energetic intent for meditation, we can learn a fantastic balance by working with shell fossils. They can show us how to protect the soft parts of ourselves so they don't get traumatized and simultaneously reveal how to remain open to the whole experience of living. Meditating with fossilized shells or wearing them helps us in memorizing things, interpreting any symbolism, protecting from, negative energies, uncover our subconscious parts, evoke our dreams
Golden Healers are the crystal of total healing, empowering you to heal yourself and others. It promotes peace, and alignment, and soothes your mind, body, & spirit.  This is a wonderful crystal to use to connect you with your Higher Self, spirit guides, and guardians of wellness. Golden Healers help you reprogram yourself to release yourself from unhealthy habits and patterns. They are an excellent crystal for energy workers, therapists, and healers.
Copper provides a harmonic connection between the physical and astral bodies as well as aligns the subtle bodies. It has been used to amplify and transmit thought and is said to be a "bestowed of good luck". Copper conducts electrical impulses and magnifies the energy transfer from minerals.
Copper can combat lethargy, passivity, restlessness, excitability, and non-acceptance of oneself. It stimulates initiative, optimism, diplomacy, and independence. 
Copper activates and opens the base and sacral chakras, enhancing and stabilizing the energies of intuition, sexuality, desire, and vitality - directing these energies toward the pursuit of one's path of evolution, and allowing one to recognize the barriers blocking one's development.
Copper can be used to stabilize and balance the flow of blood within the body; helping to increase circulatory functions when necessary. It can be used to cleanse wounds and fight bacterial infections. It is also useful in the treatment of arthritis, bursitis, and rheumatism, and stimulates metabolic processes.