Shelly Necklace

Description

You are heading out for a summer dinner by the water, or maybe a wedding where the dress code says “garden party.” You want something that nods to the coast without shouting it. This is the piece you reach for.

The chain is a delicate string of pearls, the kind that catches the light when you move. At the front sits an oversized shell charm, lustrous and smooth, about two and a half inches long. It is the sort of shell you would pick up on a walk and then not want to put down. The whole thing hangs at 14 inches, with a 2-inch extender so you can adjust how it sits on your collarbone.

The metal is 14kt gold plated, which keeps the look warm without being flashy. It is a small thing, but the shell has a real weight to it, so it hangs properly rather than fluttering. If you already own the Maple Necklace and like how that one sits, this has a similar feel but a different character. It is coastal, but it is not costume.