At once stylish and eco-conscious, our everlasting necklace of sustainable and abundant Pacific mollusk shells is hand-assembled in the USA.
16"l. with 2"l. extender chain and gold-plated lobster claw clasp.
Museum Provenance
The Sant Ocean Hall in our National Museum of Natural History encourages curiosity about the natural world with a collection of 674 marine specimens and models. Natural aquatic beauty frequently inspires the costume, home life and glass collections of our National Museum of American History, Behring Center.
Every Smithsonian purchase will arrive with a museum provenance card explaining how it is adapted from or inspired by an object or objects in our collection.
I like that I can wear this necklace on a variety of clothes, casual and formal. Also, the shells convey a feeling that I have just been to the beach.Since it is a recent acquisition, I haven't yet worn the necklace sufficiently to discover any limitations.
Was this a gift?:
No
12/16/2012
5.0
I would definitely buy this again!
By Jess
from Washington
About Me Classic, Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Stylish
Pros
Elegant
Good Length
Good Quality
Pretty
Unique
Cons
Best Uses
Dress Up or Down
Everyday
Going Out
Office
Comments about Green Mollusk Shell Necklace:
I bought this as a gift for my sister. When it arrived I opened it and it was perfect!! It couldn't be more "her" if I tried!! I can not wait until she opens it on Christmas Day! Thanks for offering such a unique product!
Was this a gift?:
Yes
3/25/2012
5.0
LOVE IT!!!
By dbspeanut
from SAVANNAH, GA
About Me Classic, Comfort-Oriented, Practical, Stylish
Pros
Good Length
Good Quality
Meaningful
Unique
Versatile
Cons
None
Best Uses
Dress Up or Down
Everyday
Going Out
Office
So versatile
Comments about Green Mollusk Shell Necklace:
I LOVE SHELL JEWELRY. THIS ITEM IS SO UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFULLY MADE. AND THE PRICE WAS UNBELIEVABLE. I BOUGHT ONE FOR MYSELF AND ONE FOR A GIFT.
Was this a gift?:
Yes
2/4/2012
4.0
An elegant and original necklace
By Emanuela
from Washington DC
About Me Comfort-Oriented, Practical, Stylish
Pros
Elegant
Good Quality
Original
Cons
Best Uses
Going Out
Comments about Green Mollusk Shell Necklace:
I bought two pieces of this necklace, one for me the other as a present. A beautiful and elegant jewel: I guess it will be even more so wearing summer, more colorful clothes. The only thing I would change is the model of the clasp, quite basic, while it would be nicer to have a somewhat more elegant, nicer clasp (and this is the reason of my overall rating of 4 stars).
Was this a gift?:
No
2/1/2012
4.0
Statement Piece!
By Dita
from Indiana
About Me Comfort-Oriented, Modern, Practical
Pros
Good Length
Good Quality
Meaningful
Unique
Cons
Best Uses
Dress Up or Down
Everyday
Going Out
Office
Comments about Green Mollusk Shell Necklace:
This necklace makes a huge statement of its own by the great design, weight and colors. It will go with several colors in your wardrobe and is certainly a piece that people will ask about, it is so unique. Love it!
Was this a gift?:
No
1/29/2012
4.0
Bodacious Necklace
By charzi
from HI
About Me Comfort-Oriented
Pros
Good Length
Unique
Cons
Difficult To Clasp
Best Uses
Dress Up or Down
Going Out
Comments about Green Mollusk Shell Necklace:
Looks great with tropical weight clothing
12/28/2011
4.0
Smithsonian Store - As pictured
By Deb
from Oregon
About Me Career, Comfort-Oriented, Practical
Pros
Unique
Cons
A little short
Best Uses
Dress Up or Down
Office
Comments about Green Mollusk Shell Necklace:
I have purchased several items from the Smithsonian store including a water buffalo horn bracelet. The items were as shown on the website. They are unusual and interesting.
Was this a gift?:
No
12/21/2011
4.0
Unique with Natural Style
By Jules
from Texas
About Me Career, Classic, Modern
Pros
Elegant
Good Length
Good Quality
Natural
Pretty
Unique
Cons
A bit heavy
Best Uses
Dress Up or Down
Going Out
Office
Comments about Green Mollusk Shell Necklace:
A bit heavier than anticipated, but will adjust.
Was this a gift?:
No
12/20/2011
2.0
Unusal but not that attractive
By Mrs. Teague
from Los Angeles
About Me Modern
Pros
Unique
Cons
Too Short
Best Uses
Comments about Green Mollusk Shell Necklace:
My intention was to give this necklace as a gift to my step mother. It's a very unusal (bordering on bizarre) necklace. Something just doesn't work. It's too short; it is too snug around the neck, like a chocker that has sharp edges. It's just not all that pretty. Unless you or your giftee is a shell fanatic, I suggest you continue looking. This just isn't worth it.
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