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Beach Vibes: Shells & Glitter Beach Memory Necklace: Glass Locket, Inspirational Charms & Faux Pearls
Beach Vibes: Shells & Glitter Beach Memory Necklace: Glass Locket, Inspirational Charms & Faux Pearls
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May you always have a shell in your pocket and sand between your toes.
This one-of-a-kind necklace carries the warmth of a summer day you never want to forget. A silver glass locket pendant holds tiny real shells and glitter collected from a personal beach vacation — a little capsule of joy and crystallized saltwater memory. Above it hangs a silver oval charm engraved with the words “may you always have a shell in your pocket & sand between your toes,” and above that, a round charm reading “Live in the Moment” — a gentle, layered reminder to be present and grateful.
The long silver chain is accented at the collar with a strand of soft faux pearls, giving the piece an elegant, layered look when worn.
Details:
- Glass locket pendant filled with real shells and glitter
- Silver charms: “Live in the Moment” disc and “may you always have a shell in your pocket & sand between your toes” oval
- Faux pearl accent strand at the collar
- Long silver link chain with lobster clasp
- One of a kind — you will receive the exact necklace shown
- Handmade with love in my cottage studio in Kansas
From My Nostalgic Soul to yours. — Gwendalynn Grey
Care, Wear & Provenance
Care, Wear & Provenance
A little history, a little care
Every piece I make is built by hand from things that have already lived a life. Antique bisque doll fragments, old keys and photographs, lace, silk ribbon, chandelier crystals and vintage beads, all put back together into something you can wear. They're sturdier than they look (the bisque in particular), but they are still old, and a little care goes a long way toward keeping them beautiful.
Wearing your piece
- Put your jewelry on last, after perfume, lotion and hairspray, and take it off before you bathe, swim, sleep or do anything strenuous.
- Keep the whole piece away from water and harsh chemicals and high heat.
- Be gentle with the bisque and the other fragile parts. A drop onto a hard floor or a hard knock can chip or crack them.
Cleaning
A soft, dry cloth is all it needs. Please don't use jewelry dips, silver polish or an ultrasonic cleaner, and don't rub the bisque with a polishing cloth, because they can strip old finishes, lift paint and loosen joints. Old silver-tone and brass metal darkens with time. That's normal, a naturally protective coating, and it's part of the look, so there's no need to polish it away.
Storing it
Keep each piece on its own in a dry place out of direct sunlight, so nothing scratches or tangles. Pieces with ribbon or lace keep their shape best laid flat, and the box or pouch yours came in makes a good home for it.
Please note
These are keepsakes for grown-ups, not toys, and they aren't meant for children. They have small parts that can come loose, and some old metal findings may possibly contain lead or nickel. If your skin is sensitive to base metals, you may want to wear yours over clothing or for shorter stretches.
Provenance and materials
Every bisque doll in my Frozen Charlotte and Frozen Charlie pieces is an authentic antique. The rest of a piece is a mix. Some parts are antique or vintage, like keys, lace, photographs and beads, and some are newer replicas. When I know how old something is or where it came from, I say so in that piece's description. Otherwise I can't promise the exact age, maker or history of every part.
Because these pieces are made from old things, they can show small variations, signs of age and little imperfections. I think that's a big part of their charm, and it's what makes each one the only one of its kind. That's why they chose you and me.
From My Nostalgic Soul to yours. — Gwendalynn Grey
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