As fall approaches, the call of the ocean beckons my soul for one last visit. To savor the sand. Salute the sun. Feel the magic of the seashells that roll through the water and land at my feet. My shell collection is a prized one. Not every shell is perfectly whole, but each is perfectly created with healing energy.

Seashells are organic gems. For centuries, they have been judged by the same criteria as gemstones of mineral origin: for beauty and durability. Archeologists discovered the first use of bone and ivory in carvings as utensils or tools during the Upper Paleolithic Period. Over time, seashells have become valued objects for decoration. According to the Smithsonian, seashells have been identified as the inspiration source for the Rococo French art movement.

As they say, there is nothing new under the sun. However, I think it is fun to explore the history of what we adorn ourselves with and why. What is new, is the interpretation of seashells in this necklace. Although it looks like it will cause you pain, it will not. It is lighter and softer than meets the eye. It’s healing powers are magnificent. Its fashion sense is timeless.

As the Style Folio tradition, there is only one of this necklace in inventory. Here are some dressy to casual ways to wear it. The beautiful of style is that how you wear it is up to your imagination and artistic interpretation. If you need more ideas, just contact me. If this is yours, claim it now.