These aren't just any abalone beads, they're vintage, sourced from the 1930s and repurposed here with the utmost ethereal intention. Each one carries almost a century of history, their iridescence undimmed by time. Green Ethiopian fire opal spacers flicker between them, and blue apatite and rainbow obsidian accents deepen the color story, pulling in the cool, clear blue of open water and the dark, protective energy of volcanic glass. Apatite is a stone of inspiration and truth; obsidian, of grounding and transformation. Here they both earn their place.
Three Tahitian pearls, brought directly from the lagoons of Mo'orea, French Polynesia, rest within the strand like secrets the sea finally decided to share. At the center, a hand-carved onyx shell pendant, sourced from an Arizona artisans personal, long coveted collection (over 45 years old!), anchors everything. Bold and sculptural, it grounds the softness of pearl and iridescence with something mystical and deliberate.
This is a piece that remembers where it's been and looks extraordinary doing it.
18 inches. Finished in gold-filled hardware. Completely one of a kind.
Length: 18"
Materials: Vintage 1930s abalone beads, green Ethiopian fire opal, blue apatite, rainbow obsidian, Tahitian pearls (Mo'orea, French Polynesia), hand-carved onyx shell pendant
Hardware: Gold-filled
These aren't just any abalone beads, they're vintage, sourced from the 1930s and repurposed here with the utmost ethereal intention. Each one carries almost a century of history, their iridescence undimmed by time. Green Ethiopian fire opal spacers flicker between them, and blue apatite and rainbow obsidian accents deepen the color story, pulling in the cool, clear blue of open water and the dark, protective energy of volcanic glass. Apatite is a stone of inspiration and truth; obsidian, of grounding and transformation. Here they both earn their place.
Three Tahitian pearls, brought directly from the lagoons of Mo'orea, French Polynesia, rest within the strand like secrets the sea finally decided to share. At the center, a hand-carved onyx shell pendant, sourced from an Arizona artisans personal, long coveted collection (over 45 years old!), anchors everything. Bold and sculptural, it grounds the softness of pearl and iridescence with something mystical and deliberate.
This is a piece that remembers where it's been and looks extraordinary doing it.
18 inches. Finished in gold-filled hardware. Completely one of a kind.
Length: 18"
Materials: Vintage 1930s abalone beads, green Ethiopian fire opal, blue apatite, rainbow obsidian, Tahitian pearls (Mo'orea, French Polynesia), hand-carved onyx shell pendant
Hardware: Gold-filled
