Description
The cockle shell pendant is a charming and naturalistic piece of jewellery, capturing the delicate beauty of a real cockle shell. The pendant features a finely crafted shell, with its signature ridged surface and fan-like shape expertly rendered in silver. The shell is slightly curved, mimicking the natural form, with intricate details that highlight the texture and subtle lines of the shell's surface. The pendant hangs from a simple, elegant bail that allows it to sway gently when worn, evoking the peacefulness of the ocean. The chain complements the pendant with its understated design, ensuring that the focus remains on the shell. The cockle shell pendant is a versatile piece, perfect for adding a touch of coastal charm to any outfit, whether as a memento of a beach vacation or as a symbol of nature’s quiet elegance. This beautiful silver necklace is made from silver clay using a real shell. This jewellery is designed and hand-crafted by Louise in her Market Bosworth Studio. As the jewellery is hand-crafted there may be tiny variances from the image shown. Louise uses silver clay which, when finished, is 99% pure silver. Each piece comes in a gift box made from recycled materials. The approximate dimension of this pendant is 2cm width and 2cm length.
How this was made
This piece is hand crafted by Louise using silver clay which becomes pure 99% silver when finished.
What's included in the price?
The necklace. The pendant comes with a suitable chain. Each piece comes in a gift box made from recycled materials.
Duration
Maker
I began my journey into Silver Metal clay whilst running a pottery studio in 2012 and soon became hooked! The magic of turning a piece of clay into a solid piece of Hallmark Silver never fails to amaze me and I love sharing this with my students and helping them create a lovely piece of jewellery that they can wear proudly home makes my job the best. I hold a Higher Diploma in Silver Metal Clay and am a senior metal clay instructor and glass teacher. I have been teaching for over ten years running classes from my studio in Market Bosworth and many jewellery schools and galleries all around the Midlands area. I am a member of The Guild of Jewellers and am on the education committee of the alliance of metal clay. I also hold a Gold student choice award. One of my proudest moments was visiting Tokyo and seeing one of my pieces displayed in the Silver Accessories Exhibition. I would love to meet you on one of my courses so please book as soon as you can. Louise x
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Children
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Vision impaired
- Limited mobility
- Learning difficulties (SEN)
- Mother's Day
- UK Holiday
- Romantic
- Overseas Holiday
- Christmas
- Easter
FAQs
It is of hallmark standard and if I am selling a piece that weighs over 7.98 grams I have to hallmark it. I have my own hallmark registered with the London Assay Office.
Yes, it is 99% pure solid silver after firing.
I use silver clay, which is pliable, so it can be shaped into many designs that you can create yourself or I can help you with ideas. When you have molded your design in clay, you fire your piece to burn off other substances in the clay to leave a residue of 99% pure silver. You then polish your piece to finish off the process to create an amazing piece of your own unique silver jewellery.
Absolutely. I take every opportunity to look after our special world. I use recyclable packaging and the silver clay itself is made up from recycled material. Components of old mobile phones and out of date hospital x-rays are just examples of material that are recycled into silver clay.
Yes, we have a range of beautiful pieces or contact me if you have a specific request.
