Vintage Wild Blister MOP Carved Leaf Silver Plate Necklace 18"

Description

View Vintage Wild Blister MOP Carved Leaf Silver Plate Necklace 18" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The natural shell displays high luster and brilliant pink/green prismatic fire. Turquoise chip accents are stable and securely strung. Main Stone: Mother of Pearl (Wild Blister Shell). Style: Pendant / Multi-Bead Strand. Item Specifics Brand: Unbranded Style: Pendant / Multi-Bead Strand Type: Necklace Material: Mother of Pearl, Silver Plating, Base Metal, Turquoise Main Stone: Mother of Pearl (Wild Blister Shell) Secondary Stone: Turquoise (Chip accents) Theme: Southwestern, Nature, Leaf / Sunburst Metal: Silver Plated / Base Metal Features: Hand-Carved Pendant, High Iridescence, Wild Shell Matrix Item Length: 18 in Closure: Barrel Total Weight: 12.67 g Conditions Overall Condition: Very good vintage condition with a gorgeous, highly distinct organic look. Pendant & Stones: The hand-carved blister Mother of Pearl pendant is in excellent structural condition with no chips or cracks along the radiant etched lines. It features a completely natural, wild shell matrix with rich golden-brown edging and a moody, high-contrast surface. The natural shell displays high luster and brilliant pink/green prismatic fire. Turquoise chip accents are stable and securely strung. Metal Components: The liquid strands, elongated oval melon beads, and fluted corrugated spacers show expected vintage surface wear and a deep, authentic patina in the recessed areas. The barrel clasp functions securely. This is a stunning vintage Southwestern-style statement necklace highlighting a magnificent piece of wearable lapidary art. The centerpiece is meticulously hand-carved from a rare, thick section of wild blister Mother of Pearl (likely black-lip or green abalone shell matrix). Rather than a uniform commercial white, this unusual specimen retains its organic outer "bark" shell layer, creating a dramatic golden-brown framing effect against an intense, oil-slick prismatic fire that flashes vivid pink, green, and silver from every angle. The pendant hangs from an 18-inch classic Southwestern multi-bead strand featuring elongated melon bench beads, corrugated fluted spacers, and genuine turquoise chip accents, transitioning smoothly into fine liquid strands at the top. It fastens securely with a vintage barrel clasp and weighs a comfortable 12.67 grams. This unique piece perfectly bridges raw, organic texture with bold Southwestern design, making it an exceptional find for collectors of uncommon vintage artisan jewelry. Please review pictures for details to appreciate the fine craftsmanship and natural shell variations. Condition: Pre-owned - Good. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Necklaces & Pendants. Brand: Estate.

Type

Necklace

Metal

Silver Plated

Necklace Length

18 in

Brand

Estate

Color

Multicolor

Style

Necklace

Main Stone Color

Multicolor

Main Stone

Mother of Pearl/Abalone