Shell Jewellery: Golden Shells, Seahorses and Corals from Sea of Gold
Shells gilded in gold and adorned with sea creatures
Sea of Gold takes us back to the beachcombing days of childhood, when every rock hid a treasure for our wide-eyed wonder. Inspired by family outings to the coves of northern Italy, these pieces are the product of a wonderful imagination: corals become a stage where scales dance and shells shimmer, an underwater kingdom in gold.
With summer on its way in Australia, it is the collection made for long days by the water.
Shell earrings
Golden shells, mussels and corals, delicately hand-painted, are the heart of the collection. Shell earrings are the easiest way to wear it, bringing the glow of a summer afternoon to anything from a linen shirt to a slip dress.
Seahorses and starfish
Seahorses set with green and navy stones, starfish and tiny fish complete the collection: sea creatures you can wear as earrings, an adjustable ring or a charm bracelet.
Shell jewellery as a gift
Shell jewellery makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves the ocean: a friend heading off on a beach holiday, a new graduate, or someone who collects shells from every trip. A seahorse ring or a pair of golden shell earrings carries a memory of summer that lasts well beyond it.
How to wear shell jewellery this summer
Let one piece lead. Statement shell earrings look best with hair pulled back and a simple neckline, while a shell ring or bracelet adds a little gold to swimwear cover-ups and sundresses. Gold tones warm up sun-kissed skin and pair naturally with white, cream, navy and sea green.
After summer, shell jewellery transitions easily into cooler months. Golden shells and corals look just as good with knitwear, a crisp white shirt or a navy blazer: summer memories to wear all year long.
Frequently asked questions
How do I look after shell jewellery at the beach?
Put your jewellery on after sunscreen and take it off before swimming. Salt water, chlorine and sand can dull enamel and plating over time.
Are shell earrings in style?
Shell and ocean-inspired jewellery is a perennial summer favourite, and golden, hand-painted designs make it feel polished enough for everyday wear.
What is the Sea of Gold collection?
Sea of Gold is a Les Néréides collection of golden shells, corals, seahorses and starfish, inspired by summer days on the coast.
Where is Les Néréides jewellery designed?
Every piece is designed in Paris by Les Néréides, a French jewellery maison founded in 1980.
