Shell and Quartzite Triple-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Paying close attention to detail, I made this triple-strand beach-themed necklace to capture the serene beauty of the coast. The three strands meet on both sides of the neck at a pair of chandelier connectors and drape down in different lengths. The strand closest to the throat is comprised of dyed aqua quartzite beads wire-wrapped into links and matching the shades of the bluest water. The middle strand features handcrafted sterling silver links repurposed from a previous necklace, mimicking the shape of some types of coral, and alternated with more quartzite bead links. The third strand is the most beautiful, showcasing shell nugget bead links and more quartzite bead links, all leading down to a captivating focal point – a sizable shell pendant intricately edged with pave rhinestones. Back up to the chandelier connectors, a single strand of wire-wrapped quartzite beads leads back to the nape of the neck to a handcrafted sterling silver hook and eye clasp that came on the same necklace with the handmade silver links. Due to the varying lengths of the different strands, there is also an extender chain comprised of quartzite links, ensuring a perfect fit. Complementing this necklace, the matching earrings feature more sterling silver links suspended from handmade Argentium hooks, each adorned with a dangling shell nugget bead. Let the seduction of the coast carry you away to sun-kissed shores and gentle sea breezes.

• This necklace can be a range of lengths. The smallest length is 16" and there is a 3" extender on the back. When clasped at the 16", the longest strand with the pendant on it sits at 24" long.
• The pendant is about 2.5" long.
• The earring length is about 3" long from the top of the earring hook.
• Earring hooks are handmade from Argentium wire, which is as good as sterling silver. Great for people with metal allergies.
• The coral-like pieces, clasp, and earring hooks are sterling silver (or equivalent), based on all the tests I can run at home. As stated above, it was an entire necklace that I didn't make, and I took it apart for the pieces. The connectors are NOT sterling. I would consider this a mixed metal piece if you are conscious of metal allergies.
• The wire used in the wire-wrapped links is tarnish-resistant.