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Shell jewelry
Seashell jewelry is one of the trendiest beauty accessories to have this summer! Wearing them immediately brings to mind seaside vacations, sandy beaches and surfers defying the waves. With their soft colors and graceful shapes, these jewelry essentials should be in every woman’s jewelry box. Not for you? Would you like to know more about this pretty beach jewelry before you decide on a possible purchase? Find out more about these beautiful pieces of jewelry.
Why choose shell jewelry?
First and foremost, it’s fashion jewelry! Whether it’s a ring, bracelet, necklace or earrings, a seashell beauty accessory gives women a cool, casual style, with a nice natural touch! These accessories are a great gift idea for a woman who loves seashells and summer trends!
Then there are the many shapes and colors. Cowrie shells, frequently used to create shell jewelry, have an original shape with rounded, feminine curves. Other specimens can be spiral-shaped like a snail. Some are covered with mother-of-pearl like cultured pearls: this gives them a magnificent iridescent hue that changes with the light. Others present a superb gradation of colors, making beautiful shell jewelry in an ethnic or bohemian style.
Shell jewelry is often handcrafted. They can be handcrafted and personalized with a wide range of options available. These can include the addition of steel charms, gold-plated or colored resin decorative elements. Some designers also offer shell bracelets or necklaces that can be adjusted to fit your body perfectly. Shells can even be found on sterling silver or silver-plated jewelry.
The different types of shell jewelry
Here’s a selection of trendy shell jewelry.
When it comes to shell earrings, you can’t afford to miss the creoles! These thin or slightly thick hoops will add a very bohemian touch to your face! They’re the perfect accessory for a light outfit like a summer dress or sarong! Hanging ear rings are also surfing on this trend that rhymes with sunshine and vacations.
Are you a fan of shell bracelets? As you’ve certainly noticed, cowrie shell bracelets have found their way onto many wrists in recent years. Shell bracelets are the perfect complement to a pretty short-sleeved top for warmer days. You can pair it with an ornament, a choker-style necklace or an anklet for a glamorous, seductive total look!
Some ankle jewelry can also be adorned with shells to show off your pretty legs under the sun.
To embellish your neck, don’t hesitate to opt for a shell necklace. It enhances your décolleté in a graceful way, whether your skin is pale, tanned or matte. Do you like multicolored Heishi beads and pretty pendants? Seashell and pearl necklaces are the perfect way to give you a dynamic, colorful look on shopping trips or romantic evenings out!
Antique accessories, costume jewelry, classic or original earrings: the best jewelry is that which you like and which best matches your personality and your look.
Which shells are used to make jewelry?
Here are just a few of the species used to make shell earrings, bracelets and necklaces.
- The cauri or cowrie is a small, uniquely shaped shell with a variety of meanings. In Africa, people attribute to it powers of protection and happiness. In Asia, the cowrie had monetary value and was used to pay for trade. The natural color of this shell generally ranges from white to cream. For fantasy creations, cowrie shells and half-cowrie shells can be silvered, gilded or dyed with a colorant to give all kinds of shades.
- Genuine Heishi pearls are made from shell material. They are handcrafted by polishing small shells. These thin or thick pearls are very fashionable when worn as an assortment on a necklace or bracelet.
- Abalone is renowned for its multicolored mother-of-pearl, which is used to make medals and pendants of great beauty.
- The Eye of Shiva is a pretty shell known as an authentic lucky charm!
- Rarely used in its own right, the scallop is often used for its shape to create necklace pendants in gold, silver or even wood. The necklace pendant can be attached to a metal link chain or a leather cord.
- Jewelers also draw inspiration from the starfish’s lovely shape to create beautiful metal pendants. The star shape is also very common in earrings.
At Nune, our online boutique, we offer you different collections of leather jewelry. Some models also feature other materials such as shell mother-of-pearl, natural stones or metal. Our designer Céline Wibault creates unique accessories that can be customized according to your color and texture preferences. The Nune team is at your service to answer any questions you may have about our products!
