18kt Gold Beachcomber Abalone Shell Drill & Loop Amulet on Cord

£500

I have always loved shells, but the Abalone is the queen of them all. It is a riot of iridescence – of ocean greens and blues, with a hint of dawn pinks. The calcium canvas of the brilliant Gastropoda makes a most compelling jewel. Every tidal swirl and lapping colour change is unique. We have designed large, bold pieces to allow appreciation of the shell patterns. The feeling of this collection is primal, powerful, tribal, and bold, as if gathered from a beach walk and strung to create almost shamanic talismans of the sea.

These shells are bought as byproducts of the fishing industry. The California laws ensure that only shells over a certain size are harvested, and at certain times of the year. The younger shells are left to reproduce, to allow the sustainability of this breed of Haliotis. 

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Dimensions Cord Length: 18 inches.

This corded necklace can be restrung to any desired length, please add a note at checkout with your requirements.

Amulet Size: approx. 4.2cm x 10cm.

Shell Weight: 43.6ct.

Material Composition 18kt Gold & Abalone Shell.

Please note, each unique piece is individually hand-crafted and so may vary ever so slightly from the image featured.

This piece has been certified in accordance with the Hallmarking Act 1973 and is also available at our London store.

We are constantly pursuing more responsible practices and are delighted that we are now using 90% recycled gold with our partners in India.

UK
£5 express delivery
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EU
€35 express international delivery
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US
$40 express international delivery
Free express delivery on orders over $410
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Rest of the World

£30 express international delivery
Free express delivery on orders over £350

Taxes & import duties are not included in the displayed product costs and may apply upon delivery.

We use DHL Express and Royal Mail as our official carriers. Please allow up to 7 working days for deliveries.

Meet The Maker

Om Prakash

 

The son of a farmer, Om learnt stone cutting when young. He first specialized in carving crystal Gods for the temples, but now runs a small workshop in Sanganer, just outside jaipur. He has a wonderful sensitivity to stones and has worked with us for over twenty years.

Cutting each gem, following its individual, organic shape and giving the merest hint of enhancement with the subtlest facets, he elicits a gentle sparkle from each. As the years have passed, we have experienced many of life’s adventures together. He has had two children, one a jewellery design student, the other, a training accountant.

Om now has a team who have learnt his skills, share his respect and understanding for these organic jewels and together, they continue to do a wonderful job.

Om Prakash

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