LAYAWAY AVAILABLE

  • Straight-on front view of the pair upright on white, the two yellow gold ball tops level above their jump rings and the oval bezels, both shells' swirls mirroring each other.
  • The pair lies tilted on white with the straight post stems and their backs visible behind the yellow gold ball tops, the oval shell drops angled toward the viewer.
  • Mid-century operculum shell drop earrings in 14K yellow gold, shown resting on open fingers, each domed ball top linking to an oval bezel-set shell swirled in brown and green.
  • Close diagonal view of the pair on white, filling the frame so each shell's banded brown, green and cream cat's eye swirl and the small link to the ball top read clearly.
  • Angled three-quarter view showing the deep polished bezel sidewalls in profile and the small jump rings joining each ball top to its drop, with light pooling across the domed shells.
  • Both earrings laid flat on a white background at an angle, straight post stems and domed tops clearly visible above the round bezels, each shell showing its spiral swirl.
  • Low side-on view across the pair, one drop in front of the other, so the rounded bezel rims are seen almost edge-on beneath the gently domed shells and their green and brown swirls.
  • Both earrings face up beside a dime on white, the coin showing the oval bezelled shells are each about dime-width with the ball tops above.
  • Close diagonal view with both oval drops filling the frame, each shell's pale cat's-eye centre ringed by brown and green, and the bare post stems just visible behind the ball tops.
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Vintage Operculum Shell Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold

Vintage Operculum Shell Drop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold

$750.00 USD
$750.00 USD
Sale Sold

These vintage drop earrings showcase bezel-set operculum shells with their distinctive "cat's eye" appearance, displaying rich swirls of brown and green. The oval-shaped drops hang 1.25 inch in length, set in polished 14 karat yellow gold. Operculum shells became popular in jewelry during the Victorian era, and these earrings carry that tradition forward with clean, modern bezels that let the natural patterns of the shells stand out.

DETAILS
14 karat yellow gold, tested, 7.57g
1.25 inch length
Operculum snail shell
Vintage (Victorian inspired) / Estate

CONDITION
Good pre-owned condition with wear commensurate with age. One shell shows light crazing. The earring backs are not original gold — one is base metal and the other is gold filled.

Our inventory features Vintage, Antique & Estate Jewelry. This means these treasures are pre-loved and may show signs of age-related wear. As part of our commitment to your positive experience, a professional jeweler inspects and provides a condition report on each piece along side our photos. Our jewelry team is happy to provide additional images or details on request.

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Layaway

Layaway

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Layaway

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Part of our commitment to making antique jewelry accessible is our flexible layaway plan. Did you know 20% of our online customers use layaway to add our pieces to their jewelry collections? Visit our contact page or give us a call to ask about layaway!

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We offer free domestic shipping on jewelry orders in the Continental US via insured USPS. Your purchase will be tracked and insured. We are happy to ship globally, please reach out for a custom shipping quote. Please Note that we are not responsible for any Duties or Vat fees on international packages.

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Returns

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Shop with confidence, knowing we accept returns on all our vintage and antique jewelry. You can read our complete return policy on our FAQ page. We want you to be over the moon with your new treasures.

Resizing

Resizing

We offer professional ring resizing services for most of our vintage and antique rings. Our skilled jewelers can adjust your ring to the perfect fit. Please contact us before purchasing to discuss resizing options and any additional costs that may apply.

Notes from our Customers

"So happy to add this piece to my collection! I've worn it every day since it arrived. And the wrapping/packaging was gorgeous—such a treat to receive and open."

- Caitlin

"Gorgeous vintage heart necklace and I’m sure I’ll be wearing it a lot. Exceeded my expectations!"

- Michelle

"The most lovely fruit charm! Exactly what I was looking for to add to my gold fruit charm necklace. I recommend this seller for anyone looking for a quality vintage piece."

- Eden

"Absolutely love this ring! The shipping was fast and the wrapping was lovely. The ring is even more beautiful in person 😍 Thank you so very much!"

- Bruno