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.
Large Abalone Charm
Large Abalone Charm
DROP DEAD GORGEOUS! Natural Red abalone pieces we collected 25 years ago were shaped by the sea and sand. Each piece in this necklace is a vintage collectable because they just do not wash up on the shore anymore.
Beads used in this necklace are semi precious stones of natural Chinese turquoise, faceted Amethyst, Adventurine, Abalone beads, coral, Austrian crystals, Czech faceted glass and genuine stamped STERLING SILVER beads, cones and a large toggle clasp. There are also 14 karat GOLD FILLED beads in this necklace. Strung on strong 49 strand Soft Touch beading wire. One of a kind.
27 ¼ inches long (69.1 cm long)
Center abalone drop is 2 ¼ inches long (5.7 cm long)
Sterling Silver toggle clasp and cones
Abalone side pieces measure from left to right:
1 ½ inches x 2 ¼ inches (3.8 cm x 5.7 cm)
1 inch x 2 ¼ inches (2.5 cm x 5.7 cm)
1 1/8 inches x 3 ½ inches (2.8 cm x 8.9 cm)
1 ½ inches x 2 ¾ inches (3.8 cm x 7.0 cm)
**This is a work of art. It can be hung in a picture frame when you are not wearing it.”