Shell Jewelries

Shell is a type of calcification formed with protecting films secreted by the inner mollusks with 95% of calcium carbonate and some Chitin as the main components. Shell jewelry is jewelry that is primarily made from seashells, the shells of marine mollusks. Shell jewelry is a type of shell craft. One very common form of shell jewelry is necklaces that are composed of large numbers of beads, where each individual bead is the whole (but often drilled) shell of a small sea snail. Numerous other varieties of shell jewelry are made, including bracelets and earrings. You can often see these kinds of jewelries sold around the beaches as souvenirs.

Some shells shine multiple colors and they are made into jewelries. They can be used in making necklaces, button, shell carving, collaboration and inlay. Among all shells, pinctada maxina from Torres Strait Islands, Australia, Manila shells of Philippines, Myanmar shells and giant clam shell of the West Indies are regarded as the best.

Shells have long being used in people’s daily life. In primitive society, people use perforated shells to decorate themselves, which is believed to be the earliest accessories for human beings. Furthermore, shells use to play the role of active money in ancient times.

Shells are always the designers’ favorite. Especially in recent two years, shell accessories are favored by customers who prefer jewelries of natural style. Each shell has unique color and patterns, thus meeting the needs of more and more customers who pursues individuality. And the manufacture of mother pearl shellfish is very complicated. The raw shell needs to be polished and incised very carefully and inlaid based on the requirements. The multiple processing made an astonishing shell jewelry out of the raw material.

If you are interested in shell jewelries, you can buy some materials and make yourself one now. We have earring findings and pendant necklaces. Come and make your own shell jewelry and wear the sea breeze with you.