Jeanette James - Full Maireener Shell Necklace
A beautifully rich cluster of Maireener shells in a full length necklace. The perfect gift for anyone who loves nature, exquisite hand made jewellery and siginificant unique pieces.
Palawa Tasmanian artist Jeanette James uses the traditional shell stringing technique of the Palawa people – the indigenous peoples of Tasmania. This technique is many thousands of years old and the skill has been handed down to Jeanette through generations of women before her
The Mairieener shells are collected along the Tasmanian coastline and are incredibly rare. To collect the amount of shells required to produce a substantial range of jewellery can take two to three years.
Jeanette stringently follows cultural protocols, and as a senior custodian of the stringing practice, she has a committed dedication to sustainable shell gathering, ensuring the process remains in place for future generations of Palawa women.
Length: 480mm total length, 80g approx
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Orders are posted Mon - Weds. Standard post to Australian addresses will arrive within 5 - 7 working days from dispatch date.
For international delivery, please allow an additional 14 days
We hope you are happy with your purchase(s). But if not, we will exchange or issue a refund provided that the goods are returned in saleable condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Yes, Jeanette hand gathers maireener shells from the cold waters of her Tasmanian home, in a tradition that has been handed down through generations of Palawa women. She then strings them in a traditional process, and adds a secure and delicate sterling silver clasp.
Q: Are the shells ethically sourced?
A: Yes, a Palawa woman, Jeanette has permission to gather these protected cold water shells
Q: Can I return if I change my mind?
A: We can receive returned items within 30 days of purchase. The customer is responsible for return postage cost and the item's condition.
