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Shell Jewelry Abalone Necklace

Artisan 24-Inch Abalone Shell & Amethyst Necklace, USA
Artisan 24-Inch Abalone Shell & Amethyst Necklace, USA

Artisan 24-Inch Abalone Shell & Amethyst Necklace, USA

By Aria Jewelry Design

Located in Raleigh, NC

This stunning necklace combines elegance and natural beauty, making it a perfect statement piece for any occasion. The design features: Organic shapes of double-sided abalone shell...

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2010s American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Silver Plate

18 K Rose Gold Abalone Shell Diamonds Octopus Pendant Necklace
18 K Rose Gold Abalone Shell Diamonds Octopus Pendant Necklace

18 K Rose Gold Abalone Shell Diamonds Octopus Pendant Necklace

By Althoff Jewelry

Located in Hong Kong, HK

18 K Rose Gold Abalone Shell Diamonds Octopus Pendant Necklace 9 Abalone Shells 1.29 CT 60 Fancy Diamonds 0.45 CT 2 Rubies 0.25 CT 18 K Rose Gold 7.28 GM The Abalone Shell Represen...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold Crab Diamond Pendant Necklace with Rubies and Abalone Shell
18K Rose Gold Crab Diamond Pendant Necklace with Rubies and Abalone Shell

18K Rose Gold Crab Diamond Pendant Necklace with Rubies and Abalone Shell

By Althoff Jewelry

Located in Hong Kong, HK

18K Rose Gold Crab Diamond Pendant Necklace with Rubies Length: 16.5"/18" 7 Abalone Shells - 0.51 CT 18 Colored Diamonds - 0.17 CT 2 Rubies - 0.03 CT 18K Rose Gold - 5.56 GM Crab i...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Gold filled Necklace with Pink Shell Abalone  MOP Onyx Tahitian Grey Shell
18K Gold filled Necklace with Pink Shell Abalone  MOP Onyx Tahitian Grey Shell

18K Gold filled Necklace with Pink Shell Abalone MOP Onyx Tahitian Grey Shell

Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand

This captivating piece showcases the iridescent allure of Abalone, the delicate elegance of Mother of Pearl, and the sophisticated charm of Tahitian grey shell, all harmoniously brou...

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Abalone Shell Leaf Motif Sterling Silver Vintage Necklace
Abalone Shell Leaf Motif Sterling Silver Vintage Necklace

Abalone Shell Leaf Motif Sterling Silver Vintage Necklace

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This stunning Abalone Shell Leaf Motif Sterling Silver Vintage Necklace exudes timeless elegance and artistic craftsmanship.

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Late 20th Century Choker Necklaces

Contemporary Abalone Shell Necklace, Sterling Silver Clasp, 16 Inches
Contemporary Abalone Shell Necklace, Sterling Silver Clasp, 16 Inches

Contemporary Abalone Shell Necklace, Sterling Silver Clasp, 16 Inches

Located in Laguna Hills, CA

Abalone is a gastropod shellfish which has an ear-shaped shell and producing these elongated shells are rare. (60) varying lengths up to 1-1/4 inches in length are strung on silk a...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell, Leonor Necklace by Nathalie Edenburg
Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell, Leonor Necklace by Nathalie Edenburg

Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell, Leonor Necklace by Nathalie Edenburg

Located in Geneve, CH

Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell, Leonor Necklace by Nathalie Edenburg Dimensions: Length: pendant 3,8cm - navy blue cord 41,5cm.

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2010s Brazilian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage 1970s Reversible Abalone Shell and Wood Inlay Crescent Necklace
Vintage 1970s Reversible Abalone Shell and Wood Inlay Crescent Necklace

Vintage 1970s Reversible Abalone Shell and Wood Inlay Crescent Necklace

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Here is an e-commerce product description tailored for this unique 1970s statement piece, formatted to maximize buyer engagement. Vintage 1970s Reversible Abalone Shell & Wood Cresc...

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Vintage 1970s Link Necklaces

18K Gold filled Heart Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx Pink Shell  natural zircon
18K Gold filled Heart Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx Pink Shell  natural zircon

18K Gold filled Heart Necklace with MOP Abalone Onyx Pink Shell natural zircon

Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand

This necklace can be customized with gemstones like Black Onyx, Abalone, Mother of Pearl,Tahitian Grey shell with natural Zircon.

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Onyx, Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Necklace with Onyx MOP Abalone Pink Shell and natural diamond
18K Gold filled Necklace with Onyx MOP Abalone Pink Shell and natural diamond

18K Gold filled Necklace with Onyx MOP Abalone Pink Shell and natural diamond

Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand

The gemstones we provide for this necklace are Black Onyx, Abalone, Mother of Pearl, Tahitian Grey shell with Natural Diamond given with a chain of your size.

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

18K Gold filled Necklace with Onyx MOP Abalone Pink Shell and natural diamond
18K Gold filled Necklace with Onyx MOP Abalone Pink Shell and natural diamond

18K Gold filled Necklace with Onyx MOP Abalone Pink Shell and natural diamond

Located in Bangkholem , Bangkok Thailand

The gemstones we provide for this necklace are Black Onyx, Abalone, Mother of Pearl, Tahitian Grey shell with Natural Diamond given with a chain of your size.

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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Onyx, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold-filled

Turtle Abalone Shell & Diamond Ruby White Diamond 18K Gold Pendant Necklace
Turtle Abalone Shell & Diamond Ruby White Diamond 18K Gold Pendant Necklace

Turtle Abalone Shell & Diamond Ruby White Diamond 18K Gold Pendant Necklace

By Unbranded

Located in Tysons, VA

Dimensions: 16"/17"/18" Color: 18K Yellow Gold Materials: "13 Abalone Shell 2.90 CT 6 White Diamonds 0.03 CT 25 Fancy Diamonds 0.16 CT 2 Ruby 0.03 CT 18KY 7.66 GM (WBTT)"

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Samantha Siu NY 18k vermeil over silver reversible necklace with abalone shell.
Samantha Siu NY 18k vermeil over silver reversible necklace with abalone shell.

Samantha Siu NY 18k vermeil over silver reversible necklace with abalone shell.

Located in New York, NY

The Under the Sea Necklace - A Love Affair Collection. Through frequent trips, A Love Affair explores the realm that comes into focus through a scuba diver’s mask. The Under the Sea ...

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2010s Chain Necklaces

Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell, Guardian Choker by Nathalie Edenburg
Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell, Guardian Choker by Nathalie Edenburg

Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell, Guardian Choker by Nathalie Edenburg

Located in Geneve, CH

Sterling Silver and Abalone Shell, Guardian Choker by Nathalie Edenburg Dimensions: Length: 30cm to 37cm (adjustable) Materials: Sterling Silver and Abalone shell and black leather r...

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2010s Brazilian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3
Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3

Antique Ethnic Tribal Kina Crescent Shell Necklaces Papua New Guinea Set of 3

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Collectible Ethnic Tribal Folk Art Crescent Shell Pieces Choker Necklaces from Papua New Guinea. Shell pieces cut from the gold lipped pearl oyster found off the waters of Pa...

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Paua Abalone Shell Necklace
Paua Abalone Shell Necklace

Paua Abalone Shell Necklace

Located in barnsley, GB

Red Paua Abalone Shell Necklace . This is Abalone shell comes from New Zealand and Paua is actually of Māori who originated with settlers from East Polynesia, who arrived in New ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Abalone Shell Cat Necklace
Abalone Shell Cat Necklace

Abalone Shell Cat Necklace

Located in Barnsley, GB

Abalone Paua Shell Cat Necklace . This is Abalone shell comes from New Zealand and Paua is actually of Māori who originated with settlers from East Polynesia, who arrived ...

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Paua Abalone Shell Necklace
Paua Abalone Shell Necklace

Paua Abalone Shell Necklace

Located in Barnsley, GB

Paua Abalone Shell Necklace . This is Abalone shell comes from New Zealand and Paua is actually of Māori who originated with settlers from East Polynesia, who arrived in New Zea...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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Diamonds Ming Dynasty Pearls Platinum Abalone Shell Necklace John Landrum Bryant
Diamonds Ming Dynasty Pearls Platinum Abalone Shell Necklace John Landrum Bryant

Diamonds Ming Dynasty Pearls Platinum Abalone Shell Necklace John Landrum Bryant

By H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant

Located in New York, NY

An Abalone Shell Necklace with diamonds, seed pearls, and platinum.  An elegantly shaped Abalone shell is the centerpiece for a necklace of white seed pearls, enhanced with a diamon...

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Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Paua Abalone Shell Maori Koru Fern Pendant
Paua Abalone Shell Maori Koru Fern Pendant

Paua Abalone Shell Maori Koru Fern Pendant

Located in Barnsley, GB

design pendant with hematite grey plating on black cord necklace with clasp. Comes in long Tide Jewellery presentation box. Pendant 42mm. Resembling the unfurling frond of the nati...

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Abalone Shell Quartz Tanzanite Spinel Diamond Wire Wrapped Pendant
Abalone Shell Quartz Tanzanite Spinel Diamond Wire Wrapped Pendant

Abalone Shell Quartz Tanzanite Spinel Diamond Wire Wrapped Pendant

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pendant fit for a mermaid queen. The center stone is a triplet created with Quartz and Abalone - a true innovation. The high quartz dome both magnifies and protects the fragile, ye...

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Diamond, Spinel, Tanzanite, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Sterling Si...

Marina J. Black and White Woven Pearl Sautoir with Abalone Shell & Ombre Tassel
Marina J. Black and White Woven Pearl Sautoir with Abalone Shell & Ombre Tassel

Marina J. Black and White Woven Pearl Sautoir with Abalone Shell & Ombre Tassel

By Marina J.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This intricately woven sautoir features 6mm "peacock" / "oilspill" Black Pearls which display a high luster and shine, bordered by 2.5 - 3 mm White Pearls. The necklace meets at a co...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

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Shell Jewelry Abalone Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact shell jewelry abalone necklace you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Frequently made of Gold, Silver and Sterling Silver, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. Finding the perfect shell jewelry abalone necklace may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Creating a shell jewelry abalone necklace has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Althoff Jewelry, H.H. Prince John Landrum Bryant and Marina J. are consistently popular. A shell jewelry abalone necklace of any era or style can lend versatility to your look, but a version featuring Diamond, from our inventory of 4, is particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead alternatives. Most of our shell jewelry abalone necklace for sale are for women, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Shell Jewelry Abalone Necklace?

On average, a shell jewelry abalone necklace at 1stDibs sells for $1,325, while they’re typically $174 on the low end and $15,400 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right Necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners. Today, Van Cleef necklaces, Tiffany necklaces and Cartier necklaces are some of the most popularly searched designer necklaces on 1stDibs.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage David Webb necklaces — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Dior, Chanel and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more. 

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