LI beach shell necklace set in copper with a sterling silver wide band prong setting. Textured copper with a smooth shell tumbled by the Great South Bay with a copper link long 30” chain. Copper is a lovely metal to work with, it is said to be a metal of protection and healing. Copper has a range of beautiful patinas that come with age and exposure to elements such as fire and oxidation.. 99% of copper in the United States comes from the southwest and is plentiful making it inexpensive to work with and easy to obtain. Copper is a soft metal and heats at a lower temperature than silver and more mailable to work with which makes it fun to experiment with. This piece is truly unique and gives off earthy warm vibes..
