A stunning, shimmering oval abalone shell takes center-stage in this double-layer, bezel-set sterling silver ring. The stone measures about 19x14mm. The comfortable half-round band is 3mm. The ring size is 7.5.
Completely handmade in my Chicago studio and one of a kind; this is a stunning pendant. Its soft multi-colors make it suitable for any outfit.
Abalone Shell (as well as most sea shells) is a “Bio-Crystal” meaning it is created by a biological organism rather than formed in the earth from inert minerals, like carbon or silicon. Shells are made of nacre (aka Mother of Pearl) which is Aragonite or Calcite crystals layered with proteins secreted by the sea animal (in this case, a snail). As the Abalone grows it deposits multiple layers over time creating bright rainbow iridescent colors when light refracts the stacked microscopic layers.