19th Century Maireener Shell Necklace paste gemstone Height: 3cm (including bail)

Height: 3cm (including bail)

Light wear consistent with age - remnants of old engraving are visible on the shoulders

It's basically a little gold ring that functions like a keyring

75 US or N UK/AUS

is set with a white rose - pearl petals and a diamond centre - with little engraved 'leaves' reminiscent of the emblem of Yorkshire

19th Century Maireener Shell Necklace paste gemstone Height: 3cm (including bail)An antique Tasmanian necklace strung with iridescent blue green Maireener shells. Dating from the first half of the 19th century, these necklaces have been made by the Palawa people (Tasmanian Aboriginal) for over 1800 years. Reserved for women, the collecting and stringing of Maireener shell necklaces forms an important part of the Palawa culture heritage. From The Companion to Tasmanian History: "It is important to acknowledge the Aboriginal women