VTG 3 STRAND SEASHELL NECKLACE SET~IRIDESCENT PEARLIZED WAVY TURBAN SHELLS

VTG 3 STRAND SEASHELL NECKLACE SET~IRIDESCENT PEARLIZED WAVY TURBAN SHELLS

The seashells in the necklace are some of the most beautiful I've seen in vintage jewelry pieces. From the 1950's era, this is a 3 strand shell necklace with the middle strand featuring pearlized wavy turban seashells. The pointy tops (or turbans) have been sliced off allowing them to lie perfectly on the neck. These shells are truly exquisite with a white pearlized iridescence that is mesmerizing. The detail in the design nature / God created is astounding and these shells are a wonderful tribute to the beauty found on our planet. The top and bottom strands are strung with pearlized polished seashell chip beads and tiny shell beads. These are also used in between the the turban shells for spacers. The strands graduate in length and are attached to very light color gold plated embossed connectors. It is made to be adjustable in length with a 3" extender which is made of hand wired seashell chip beads. The shephard's hook clasp is stamped Japan in tiny letters on the back of it. The clip on earrings that came with this set when I purchased it are most likely not original to the necklace as the metal backs are silver plated, not the light gold seen in the necklace. However, as they have traveled together for many years I included them with the necklace to keep them together. The set is in excellent vintage condition and measures 16" total adjustable length. The earrings, beaded with polished triangular shaped mother of pearl shell pieces, average 1~1/4" diameter.

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