Vintage Shell & Bead Fringe Necklace – Mother of Pearl Accents

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Vintage Shell & Bead Fringe Necklace – Mother of Pearl Accents

A striking mid-century costume piece featuring smoky beads and delicate mother-of-pearl discs, evocative of tropical glamour and handmade artistry.

Measurements: approx. 12 1/2 inches long
Condition: Missing charm on the far end of the fringe. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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The soft rustle of shell against skin, the sun catching iridescent shimmer — this piece recalls a time when exotic materials were reimagined into statement costume jewellery for fashion-conscious travellers and bohemians. The deep charcoal tone of the beads contrasts beautifully with the natural nacre of the shell charms, many of which retain their organic patterning.

Likely produced during the 1960s or early 1970s, this necklace features double black seed bead strands with a silver-tone clasp and a waterfall fringe made of round glass-effect beads and natural shell drops. The length from clasp to pendant base is approximately 12½ inches, and one shell charm is missing from the outermost fringe, as shown — a common and forgivable flaw in vintage pieces of this kind.

This necklace embodies the value of rewearing and preserving unique costume adornments. Its textures and materials reflect a time when jewellery was playful, tactile, and expressive — perfect for collectors who appreciate handmade, non-precious yet characterful items.

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