One of a kind Abalone designs.
These designs cannot be duplicated because of the rarity of the abalone shell and in some cases the beads used in the design. They are unique in the world.
Our collection was discovered by The Smithsonian Institution and featured at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C.
Abalone Connoisseur
Abalone Connoisseur
This is a collectable artistic abalone necklace. We gained our reputation on this type of design. It is impossible for anyone (including us) to duplicate it because of the pieces of red abalone shell that we collected 25 years ago--they don't exist any more. Strung on Soft Touch 49 strand premium beading wire.
Necklace is 18" long and can extend to 18 1/2". (45.7 cm long extends to 47 cm)
The center abalone drop piece is 2 3/4 inches long. (7 cm long)
Beads consist of:
14/20 GOLD FILLED twisted nuggets and spacers.
14/20 GOLD FILLED stamped cones and clasp.
* Gold fill is a thick layer of real gold bonded onto a base metal. The quality is significantly higher than gold plate. With good care it will not chip or tarnish.
Adventurine semi-precious stones, Amethyst faceted stones
Austrian crystals, Chinese Turquoise
Abalone Beads and Rhodochrosite chips
This necklace is comfortable on the neck. Fit for a Queen!