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Victorian 1870 Operculum Carved Shell Memento Ring In 14Kt Yellow And Rose Gold
Victorian 1870 Operculum Carved Shell Memento Ring In 14Kt Yellow And Rose Gold

Victorian 1870 Operculum Carved Shell Memento Ring In 14Kt Yellow And Rose Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Operculum Shell Jewelry First of all these unusual black and brown shells have a cat’s-eye appearance and were common used in Victorian jewelry.

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Dome Rings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, 15k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Native American Silver Operculum Shell Tie Tack #16718
Native American Silver Operculum Shell Tie Tack #16718

Native American Silver Operculum Shell Tie Tack #16718

Located in Washington Depot, CT

Sterling silver operculum shell tie tack by a Native American artisan. Large oval operculum shell is bezel set on an oxidized black oval tie tack. Measures approx 1" high, 1 1/8" w...

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20th Century Brooches

Materials

Silver

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Antique Cat's Eye Operculum Snail 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet and Earrings
Antique Cat's Eye Operculum Snail 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet and Earrings

Antique Cat's Eye Operculum Snail 14 Karat Yellow Gold Bracelet and Earrings

Located in St. Louis Park, MN

This bracelet and earring set are made from Operculum Snail shells. It's easy to how they get their "cat's eye" name. They certainly resemble a cat's eye. Each shell is mounted in...

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20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Operculum & Gold Collar

Rare Operculum & Gold Collar

Located in Melbourne, VIC

This rare Operculum and Gold Collar necklace comprises 14 shells graduating in size. Each Operculum is bezel set with double joining fine trace link chain. It has a hidden clasp and ...

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Choker Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Operculum Shell Gold Necklace
Antique Operculum Shell Gold Necklace

Antique Operculum Shell Gold Necklace

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Something you won't see every day, it's perfect for the lady who likes her jewelry to be unique!

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Early 20th Century Australian Edwardian More Necklaces

Materials

9k Gold

Antique Victorian Cat's Eye Operculum Riviere Neckalce
Antique Victorian Cat's Eye Operculum Riviere Neckalce

Antique Victorian Cat's Eye Operculum Riviere Neckalce

Located in Sale, Cheshire

An unusual antique riviere necklace set with 15 operculum stones. These curious 'gemstones' (commonly known as cat's eye or shiva's eye) arean anatomical part of the marine snail; op...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian More Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Located in New York, NY

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