This carefully handcrafted pendant is inspired by the scallop shells washed ashore on the Atlantic coast; this piece provides a quiet, luminous base, with an added iridescent depth from the abalone that changes depending on the angle and the hour. A 14K yellow gold bail completes the piece with warmth, and a single round brilliant-cut diamond offers a refined finishing accent.
There is something about a scallop shell that stops you. The way it fans out in perfect ridges. The way it holds color differently in different light. The way it turns up on shorelines all over the world and still manages to feel like it was meant specifically for you.
Wear this shell on its own or layer it with other Maura Green talismans to build a collected story. Please note, each pendant is hand-carved from natural materials, so no two are the same.
Cold Hard Facts:
- material: carved milky clear chalcedony + abalone
- metal: 14K yellow gold bail
- gem accent: (1) round brilliant-cut diamond
- pendant dimensions: approx. 23mm height x 20mm width x 6mm depth (including bail)
- bail interior dimensions: 7.5mm
- Pendant only. Please inquire about chain options.
Care Instructions: Hand-carved talismans are not intended to be worn in water. Please handle gently and store carefully in a dry place.
FAQ
Will this pendant look exactly like what I see on screen?
Short answer: close, but natural materials don't do "exact." Chalcedony and abalone are both living-color materials, meaning the color, pattern, and visual depth of your specific piece will be uniquely its own. Monitor settings, browser, and lighting can also affect how things read on screen. What you can count on: the organic beauty, the iridescent shift, the craftsmanship. Those translate.
Does this come with a chain?
This is a pendant-only listing. We love this about it, actually, because it means you get to decide. A delicate gold cable chain reads one way; a longer oxidized silver chain reads another. We can help you find the right match. Just ask.
Can I wear this every day?
It can absolutely be part of a regular rotation, but it asks for a little consideration. No water, please: including swimming, showering, etc. Store it in a dry place when it's not on you, and handle it with care. Think of it less as jewelry you forget you're wearing and more as jewelry worth paying attention to. Which, given what it looks like, probably won't be hard.
What makes this piece different from other shell pendants?
The hand-carving is a big part of it. This isn't a shell-shaped stamping or a cast form. It's carved chalcedony, which gives it dimensional detail and a tactile quality you genuinely notice. Layer in the abalone and the diamond accent, and you've got something that belongs in a gallery case rather than a spinner rack. Which, if you've ever been to Alara in Bozeman, you'll know is exactly where it lives.
