Silver limpet & twirly auger shell toggle T-bar bracelet
Beautiful silver limpet & twirly auger shell toggle bracelet, hallmarked by the Edinburgh Assay Office.
This is an original design by the maker whereby an auger shell is used as a T bar which passes through the limpet shell. Both silver shells have been handmade using the sandcasting method and soldered securely to a sterling silver belcher chain of a lovely weight. This bracelet style is ideal for those that find standard fastenings too fiddly.
The silver twirly auger shell is 24mm long and the limpet shell 20mm at it's widest point. The chain section should be the same circumference as the recipient's wrist. This one is 16cm long and is pictured on a ladies wrist 16cm. I can alter the length of chain if this is not suitable but please bear in mind that if a longer chain is required I may need up to a week to do this especially if I don't have the chain in stock at the time of purchase.
Packaging
Necklaces, bracelets and earrings will come on a display card within a hand stamped Cowrie Craft jute bag with care instructions. Rings and hoop earrings will come in a pillow box in a hand stamped Cowrie Craft jute bag with care instructions.
If you would prefer the jewellery in a recycled card gift box, please choose this option at checkout.
The box or bag is then wrapped in recycled tissue and sent in a reycled card postal box. See photo for packaging.
Size
The chain section is 18.25 inches long which suits an average size ladies neck (~35cm ) I can alter the length of chain if this is not suitable but please bear in mind that if a longer chain is required I may need up to week to do this especially if I don't have the chain in stock at the time of purchase.
The silver twirly auger shell is 24mm long and the limpet shell 20mm at it's widest point.
Jewellery Care
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Remove before showering or swimming.
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Store in a sealed bag or box to avoid the silver tarnishing.
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Avoid contact with harsh chemicals.
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Clean regularly with a polishing cloth.
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If you prefer the sea glass to look less frosted, dab a drop of coconut or baby oil onto the surface.
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What is Sandcasting?
Sandcasting is an ancient technique which dates back 3500 years but the more modern practice of using Delft Clay instead (which I use) was invented by a Dutch Goldsmith named Hans Karremen.
The delft clay is so fine, it produces a really detailed casting, perfect for my favourite lucky cowrie shells. The shell is sandwiched between two cylinders of delft clay then removed creating a cavity into which the molten silver is poured.