As seen on magazines rare jewelry set nacre, spondylus

  AS SEEN ON MAGAZINES JEWELRY SET ON MOTHER PEARL STRANDS AND SPONDYLUS SACRED SHELL FROM SOUTH AMERICA

Do you live close to the beach or in a beach town?  Then this  unique 2 pcs set in nacre and orange Spondylus princeps is a must have in your repertoire of jewelry.  You only can see that kind of statement jewelry only in the fashion magazines and always prices are upon request, that means the designers are asking thousands of dollars. 

The second pick is from Marie Claire, May 09 issue and shows a very similar necklace, made by designer Christopher Walling and priced in $1450.   You want the designer look but dont' need to pay the big label bucks?  This is the set you were longing for.

This jewelry set is also artistic, it is made  by talented and outskilled artisans-artists from the coastals towns of Ecuador. I just brought this statement set to USA and I m offering it with a very low margin of profit in order to sell it.

The Spondylus princeps orange shell,  is a highly priced shell used in fine jewelry in Ecuador.  WHY?  Because was a sacred shell in the precolumbian times, was found as offer in archaeological burials and dawns.  It supposes to call the rain, to protect the crops and to bring even more wealth to his owner.  

Until now is rare to find, only captured by free diving in the north coast of Ecuador and from there exported to the rest of America since inmemorial times.  

You need more information about the Spondylus history?  You can check the  published books of Jorge Marcos (Ecuador), Presley Norton (USA) and Tom Cummins (USA), all this archaeologists and art historians discover the importance of Spondylus in trade and its link with the elite class in the prehispanic world. 

Mother Pearl is related with the ocean its deep and changes, it is used as protective amulet in Pacific Islands and is also used in modern rituals to attract richness and wealth. This information about mother pearl was taken from:

"Encyclopedic of gems, stones and magic metals" written by Scott Cunningham.

DESCRIPTION:

INCLUDED:  2 items , necklace and earrings or pair of pendants for pierced ears

MATERIAL:  Nacre in square shapes, mother of pearl, spondylus shell

COLOR:   The colors of the nacre, ivory, orange and orange shells, all natural distinctive colors

STYLE:  Ethnic jewelry, looks African but is Ecuadorian. Necklace has 4 strands of nacre mixed with Spondylus plaques. Hits a collar bone, earrings are long 2" chandeliers made of nacre or mother of pearl.

Shipping and Payment:

I ship worldwide after 2 days of confirmation of payment by Paypal.

I will use United States Post Office Priority mail envelope.  The fee for America is $5.95, for Canada $10.80 and for other International costumers $15.

Payment is due after 5 days of closing auction, Paypal preferred. Please check my EBay store “Le petite bohemian” for deals in bohemian fashion and more embroider and hand knit items and for unique ethnic jewelry from South America. We can combine shipping for 2 items.  Not returns allowed please ask anything you need to know about shipping or item in order to bid. I will answer within 24 hours.