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Handmade in our studio in Guernsey using recycled precious metals. Meticulously made with love and attention to detail.
Handmade by Athene in 9ct gold and then cast from Athene’s own resulting mould, each one of the cast pieces is then worked into by hand to create detail and individuality.
This is a handmade ‘caricature’ of an Ormer Shell. This is my version of the Ormer, pared down to it’s beautifully simplified basic characteristics.
The Ormer is a protected species in Guernsey waters and collecting them is strictly controlled. There are only a few ‘Ormering tides’ a year, when these delicate creatures are allowed to be taken from the beaches. Diving for them is prohibited, they must only be collected by wading, and only when they reach a certain size and level of maturity. The ormer shells used in my jewllery are much smaller than those allowed to be collected, they are the natural wastage from the old Roquaine Ormer farm, which has now closed due to retirement. Ormers are no longer farmed in Guernsey.
This item will be posted to you by Athene Sholl Jewellery within 3 days of receiving payment.
| Shipping destination | Cost | Additional items |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | £5.33 | £1.00 |
| Europe
Italy, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, France, Spain, Finland, Belgium, Portugal, Poland, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Netherlands, Austria, Latvia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey, Gibraltar |
£10.81 | £1.00 |
| United States | £12.41 | £1.00 |
| Rest of the World | £12.41 | £1.00 |
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Full description
Lovely 9ct gold ormer shell dangle earrings with 9ct gold hook earrings. Perfect for adding a bit of glam to an outfit.
No two of these will ever be identical and the imperfections and idiosyncracies of the handfinishing process are design elements in their own right to be celebrated.
Metal: Solid Recycled 9ct Gold
Hallmarked at the London Assay Office.
Each ormer weighs 2.57g.
Size: 35mm including hook.
Returns
If you’re not absolutely delighted with your purchase, of course you don’t have to keep it. You don’t want to keep things that don’t make your heart sing. Just send it back in the same unworn condition that you received it within 21 days and we’ll return your payment. No problem and no
quibbles.
UK Special Delivery
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This pair of earrings come individually packaged in a branded gift box.
Designed by Athene Sholl in Guernsey
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