Empire Period Necklace In Operculum And Silver

A very old Necklace dating from around 1800 (Empire/Georgian)) set in foiled Silver with Operculum. (Coque de Perles)

Operculum is actually found in a marine snail. The shell of the snail has a kind of trapdoor to keep predators out and the snail safe inside. Once the shell is no longer used the "trapdoor " hardens which allows it to be made into jewellery. 

Each piece is connected by a double chain. The original Cross is suspended from the Necklace. It was quite common that jewellery of this period was set in Silver.

Jewelry from this period is hard to find.

Length: 44cm
Cross: 6.2cm x 4cm
Silver ( tested)

Comes with a Guarantee Invoice and in a new box.

Free postage in France with tracking and signature.