Shell jewellery

The beach is an escape that many of us would like to visit more often than we already do. For those that can't relax in sand and sea as much as we like, seashell jewellery is a great way to remind us of better days.

The oldest jewellery in the world is made from a pair of sea snail shells, and shell jewellery are one of the most common ancient materials used to adorn ourselves. Nature’s beauty encapsulated in a delicate seashell has been appreciated throughout the ages.

Shell jewellery became the go-to souvenir on boardwalks and beaches as a cheap and pretty way to remember a childhood holiday. Surfers and ska dudes favoured puka shell necklaces and it became a calling card for beach hippies and teen heartthrobs. Well, the nostalgic seashell has been updated and refined in polished gold and silver, ready to be worn in the city.

Gilded seashells are a contemporary take on the traditional material, and last much longer than their natural, fragile counterparts. As with all nature inspired jewellery, the possibilities are endless. Opalescent mother-of-pearl, the core of seashells, are set in gold medallions or carved into beads for a sparkling necklace. Grooved clam shells are a classic favourite, and when rendered in a gold plated charm, is a perfect accessory for a holiday. A silver pair of double shell earrings can update a simple little black dress, and a simple pendant on a delicate chain sweetens the decolletage. If you’re suffering from a serious case of wanderlust, take comfort in a collection of seashell baubles to transport you to the seaside each time you put it on.

The beach is an escape that many of us would like to visit more often than we already do. For those that can't relax in sand and sea as much as we lik[Show More]