19th century or before (on land), Nagaland, NE India
One of the most perfect shells that only time could have made. The patina comes from the devoted human touch over time. It glows white under the warmth of wear; and what a sculpture! The natural vertical slit, part of the shell, something so simple, but profound is part of nature’s pure work of art.
As always, we made the hand woven cord, simple and elegant.
Don’t let the amateur image fool you. It may appear more yellow on the screen.
One of a kind
Shell: 2 1/2 x 1 3/8″
Cord length: 24.25″
A note about our woven cords. We weave these by hand, every one of them. Like all Jewels’ work no two are exact, as each of us. The work is labor intensive. When warmed to the skin the cord becomes more supple, conforms to the wearer, hangs at it should; the necklace transforms more than just a necklace. It becomes her.