Shell bracelet out of Wood with Sea shell and nylon. Length:26cm. Adjustable length.

Shellfish are soft animals which defend themselves from wounding and natural enemies two calcite shells. These may be used as basic raw material in making jewels. However, they should be handled with care. Particularly the thinnest ones are very fragile. These shells are the ones with which the jeweller achieves the most beautiful results because the shell allows light through at its thinnest spots. Shells are often found als symbols in arts and mythology. For instance, Venus, the Roman goddess of love, beauty and desire, was born in a shell .

Pieces of jewelry made out of wood are comfortable to wear providing insulation against warmth and cold - as opposed to e.g. steel which conducts warmth and cold. Wood jewels are appreciated for their warm color and the typical, irregular growth rings. However, wood is fragile. It should not be worn while bathing or showering because it absorbs moisture.