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Oval Locket 18k Yellow Gold Emerald Green Enamel Guilloche 25 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Heart Pendant Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 6 Diamonds 0.12ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Vitreous Enamel 15 Diamonds 0.16 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold Turquoise Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
scarcely any other manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pendant Locket Necklace 18k Yellow Gold 60 Diamonds 0.60 ct H VS Cut Pearl Pink
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Green Vitreous Enamel Dia 0.03ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Pendant Locket 18k Yellow Gold Aubergine Red Enamel 20 Diamonds 0.37ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Rose Gold - 1 Diamond 0.10 ct H VS Pink Pearl
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Round Pendant Locket Necklace 18k White Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 1 Diamond
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Ornamented Pendant Locket Necklace 18k Rose Gold 2 Diamonds Pink Tourmaline
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
other manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

19k Yellow Gold Choker Style Necklace, 15.5 inches - 63.0g
Located in Providence, RI
This one of a kind vintage choker is handcrafted in 19k yellow gold. The elongated shell-like links
Category

20th Century Unknown Choker Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold

Polished Heart Locket Pendant 18k White Gold 6 Diamonds 0.09ct HVS 23 mm x 25 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Heart Locket Pendant - Polished 18k Yellow Gold - 6 Diamonds 0.09 ct - Two Pics
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Gold

Oval Polished Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - 17 mm x 27 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Polished White Gold - 23.0 x 25.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace, 18k Rose Gold
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tahitian Black Pearl and Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
leaf-like gold design set with tinted paua shell (mother-of-pearl) topped by crystal, and diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Diamond, Black Pearl, Crystal, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Drop Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Blue Guilloche Enamel 6 Diamonds 0.07ct GVS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Polished Heart Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - 6 Diamonds 0.09 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold White Guilloche Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
scarcely any other manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Necklace Enhancers

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly 18k Yellow Gold - Opalescent Blue Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Dragonfly - 18k Rose Gold - Opalescent Pink Enamel
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
scarcely any other manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold Blue Vitreous Enamel 3 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel 15 Diamonds 0.16 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
scarcely any other manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Heart-Shape Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Pink Red Enamel 6 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Brilliant Star Pendant Locket 18k Rose Gold Blue Enamel 85 Diamonds 0.88 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
other manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Pink Vitreous Enamel 1 Diamond
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

South Sea Pearl 18 x 17mm Diamond Pendant Necklace Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
paua shell (mother-of-pearl) topped by crystal, and diamonds. It is accompanied by a delicate multi
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.12 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Seashell Pendants Necklace
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond shell pendant. Made by skillful craftsmen in 14KT white
Category

2010s Indian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace Choker Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
from Pinctada Margaritifera shells (“black-lipped mother of pearl”) and are being delivered to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Silver Charms Beads Necklace
Located in Atlanta, GA
meet and spend time with famed artisan and jeweler Chez Faouzi. The antique silver charms, shells, and
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Silver

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace Scroll Engraving 18k Yellow Gold 23.0 x 32.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Belle Époque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Pendant Locket Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Red Guilloche Enamel Paillons
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as
Category

2010s German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Seaman Schepps 18k Gold Pearl Citrine Amber Baroque Necklace
By Seaman Schepps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
clasp. Marked '750' with Seaman Schepps signature shell motif mark. 17" long.
Category

2010s American Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Amber, Citrine, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Customizable Oval Locket Pendant Necklace - 18k Rose Gold - 151 Diamonds 4.18 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
scarcely any other manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Round Locket Pendant White Gold Petrol Blue Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the
Category

2010s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel 25 Diamonds 0.19 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Customizable Oval Locket Pendant 18k Rose Gold 151 Diamonds 4.18 ct 24 x 40 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Oval Camila Pendant Locket 18k White Gold 151 Diamonds 4.18ct G VS 40 mm x 24 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Heart Shaped Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Red Enamel 5 Diamonds 0.05ct H VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Baroque Revival Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Pearl Necklace 9 strands 9.5/9mm Quadruple Opera Length Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
extracted from Akoya shells. The 4 strands are strung so as to hang elegantly one below the other (34”/36
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pearl Necklace 6 strands 9.5/9mm Triple Opera Length Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
from Akoya ("Pinctada Fucata") shells. The 3 long strands are strung so as to hang elegantly one below
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Black Pearl Necklace 25” Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
from Pinctada Margaritifera shells (“black-lipped mother of pearl”) and are being delivered to the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Necklaces

Materials

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

Pearl Necklace 6 strands 10mm Triple Opera Length Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
were extracted from Akoya shells. The 3 strands are strung so as to hang elegantly one below the other
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round Pendant Necklace - 18k White Gold - Silver Enamel 92 Diamonds 0.37 ct G VS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Rose Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct GVS
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace- 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Vitreous Enamel 43 Diamonds
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
manufacture. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Yellow Enamel 37 Diamonds 0.29 ct
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Customizable Oval Locket Pendant 18k Rose Gold 1 Diamond 0.10 ct H VS Pink Pearl
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Round Pendant Locket - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Guilloche Enamel Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely durable. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant 18k Yellow Gold Blue/Turquoise Enamel Diamond 0.03 ct 21 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Locket Pendant Necklace 18k Yellow Gold Blue Enamel Diamond 0.03 ct 21.0mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Round Pendant Locket Necklace - 18k Yellow Gold - Blue Enamel Diameter 21.0 mm
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture frame and the bail are extremely
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Oval Locket Pendant Dragonfly - 18k Rose Gold - Opalescent Pink Enamel Guilloche
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel, Rose Gold

Oval Ornamented Pendant Locket 18k Rose Gold 2 Diamonds 0.04 ct Pink Tourmaline
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the hinge, the picture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Round Locket Pendant Necklace White Gold Blue Fire Enamel over Scroll Engraving
By Victor Mayer
Located in Pforzheim, DE
. This is reflected in the high precious metal weight. The gold shells and all moving parts such as the
Category

2010s German Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

White Gold, Enamel

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Shell Necklaces For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our inventory of shell necklaces. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 149 vintage editions and 118 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of shell necklaces to choose from, but Victorian and Contemporary shell necklaces are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Cameo Italiano - Diluca S.R.L, Karen Sugarman Designs and Scrives are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 36, are particularly popular. Today, if you’re looking for round cut shell necklaces and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead and oval cut alternatives. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of shell necklaces, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Shell Necklaces?

Prices for shell necklaces can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $140 and can go as high as $35,000, while shell necklaces, on average, fetch $1,300.

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. 

Questions About Shell Necklaces
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