Shell Gemstone Jewelry  

Natural Shell Set in .925 Sterling Silver Settings

Shell has served as adornment material for over 100,000 years, making it one of the oldest decorative substances known to humans. The iridescent quality you see in abalone and mother-of-pearl comes from nacre, a composite of aragonite crystals and organic proteins that mollusks secrete in microscopic layers. This structure diffracts light to create shifting colors across the surface. Our shell jewelry collection ranges from $1480 to $4122, reflecting the quality of both the natural material and sterling silver metalwork. Each setting uses .925 sterling silver, the standard for fine silver jewelry in the United States. The silver framework protects the shell material while allowing its natural patterns to remain visible. SilverRush Style has offered natural stone and shell jewelry since 2005. We photograph each piece individually so you see the actual item you will receive. Shell patterns vary from piece to piece because no two mollusks produce identical nacre formations. Store your shell jewelry away from harder gemstones to prevent surface scratching, and avoid prolonged exposure to chemicals or extreme heat.