Tidepool Blue Jade and Enamel Shell Necklace

Tiny teal seed beads shimmer with a soft iridescent glow, and pale sky blue jade beads sit along the strand like bits of sea glass, each one framed by a little gold spacer. At the center, a gradient enamel scallop shell fades from ocean blue to seafoam green. Three small charms dangle beneath it: a green starfish, a gold conch shell, and a tiny striped shell bead. It’s light, bright, and a little whimsical, a good pick for beach days, summer outfits, or anyone who collects shells. A gold-tone lobster clasp with a small extender ring keeps it secure.

Stones and beads:

• Blue jade, small round beads in pale sky blue, with a few softer gray-blue beads near the clasp

• Teal and aqua iridescent glass seed beads

• Gold-tone spacer beads

• Enamel scallop shell pendant in blue and green, with starfish, conch, and mini shell charms

Metal: Gold-tone lobster clasp, jump rings, and spacer beads

Size: Medium, approximately 18 to 19 inches

Care tips:

• Put it on after perfume, lotion, and hairspray, and take it off before swimming, showering, or sleeping.

• Keep the enamel pendant dry and avoid knocking it against hard surfaces, since enamel can chip.

• Wipe the beads, jade, and metal with a soft, dry cloth after wearing, and skip chemical cleaners and polishing dips.

• Keep it out of long stretches of direct sun, which can fade glass and dyed stones.

• Store it flat or hanging in a soft pouch so the dangling charms don’t tangle in the strand.

• Avoid tugging on the strand or the charms, since beading cord can stretch over time.