Inspiration - Mussels on Port Isaac Beach
I am lucky enough to visit Cornwall every year, especially Port Isaac where I meet my family annually for a get-together. There is nothing quite like the sand between your toes, scanning the beach for tiny treasures, and being swept around in the salty waves. It was here that I picked up a little mussel shell that ended up cast in silver in my collection, along with a crab claw for which Port Isaac is famous.
Mussel shell bangle
I made the first mussel shell bangle for my sister three summers ago, who hasn’t taken it off since.
When I am filling and polishing the shells for customers in my workshop it transports me to Cornwall. I love the way the shells curl slightly to one side, like the curl of a way, the tactile hollow underneath just big enough for a little finger. I add a peacock grey pearl to honour the mussels bluish hue.
A beautiful sterling silver sea shell necklace with three beautiful silver shells - a cockle shell, cowrie shell and a mussel shell. Perfect for evoking memories of the beach, swimming in the sea or walking along the clifftops with the wind in your hair. This unusual, elegant sea shell necklace looks fabulous on! Encapsulating natures beauty, the necklace is comprised of:
Sterling silver cockle shell, an exact replica of the original, 1.5cm.
Sterling silver mussel shell 1.5cm.
Sterling silver cowrie shell 1cm.
5mm turquoise gemstone, 5mm moonstone, 4-6mm grey and ivory freshwater pearls.
Sterling silver long necklace chain included - please choose your favourite length.
This long silver shell necklace makes a perfect gift, presented in an eco-friendly gift box with an inspiring nature quote card.
Arrives swiftly via tracked letterbox friendly delivery with Royal Mail, in sustainable packaging and acid free tissue.
All my handcrafted jewellery is crafted from recycled sterling silver, to inspire for a lifetime and beyond.
This piece is from my silver shell jewellery collection, inspired by the coasts and tides of England.