Antique c.1900s Victorian Pastel Shell Necklace

Antique c.1900s Victorian Pastel Shell NecklaceThis charming antique Victorian necklace features natural pearl shell beads, delicately dyed in soft pastel shades of pink, blue, peach, and cream. These petite spiral shells catch the light beautifully, creating an iridescent glow that complements the romantic, feminine aesthetic of the period. Originally, necklaces such as this would often have been purchased as seaside souvenirs during the height of Victorian holiday travel. Many surviving examples

Coro started making costume jewellery in the 1920s until the 1970s

from the French term meaning gilded glass

These petite spiral shells catch the light beautifully

The necklace is in a silver tone metal and fastening with a bolt ring clasp

Victorian sterling silver stamp case

culminating in large flower patterned aurora borealis green and pink centred beads

Pictures held in lockets were originally miniature portraits

1" in height and 1

indicated by the hallmark on the pin on the piece

measuring at its shortest length 37cm/ 14

DATE & ORIGIN

the lid is delicate