Some pieces are hard to let go of. This is one of them.
It was June 1988 in Las Vegas — and it was hot. We got married in the same chapel where my parents had said their vows, and I wore this necklace to do it.
This creamy ivory necklace and earring set is a classic 1980s parure — a matched set featuring graduated ivory beads with conch shell beads cut from the center of the shell, showing off their signature pink and cream spiral pattern. Gold-tone spacers lead to the centerpiece: a large, luminous oval mother-of-pearl pendant — genuinely impressive in size, with gorgeous natural iridescence that catches the light from every angle. It's a statement piece. It's also delicate, and deserves to be treated as such.
The matching drop earrings complete the set perfectly and are in excellent condition.
I've held onto it for a long time. But I believe jewelry is meant to be worn, and I hope it finds someone who will love it as much as I did on that sweltering June day.
The Details
- Necklace length: 22 inches
- Era: Mid-1980s
- Materials: Conch shell beads, mother-of-pearl pendant, gold-tone findings
- Condition: The pendant is large and beautiful but fragile — it has a hairline crack stabilized on the reverse and displays beautifully from the front. Best worn on special occasions, not daily. Handle with care and love.
$57.49 — sold as a complete set.