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In the 17th and 18th centuries, woman created incredible artworks and tiled grottos.  Victorians brought shell collecting to it's peak of popularity through shell Sailors  Valentines, boxes, mirrors, frames and jewelry. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(129, 121, 121);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur collection features a cross section of ethnographic and designer shell jewelry, Victorian Shell Valentine boxes ,and shell work whimsies and shell shaped home furnishings such as  vintage planters, and napkin rings.  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"japanese-abalone-ojime-bead-necklace","title":"Japanese Abalone and Ojime bead necklace","description":"Rare Japanese bead necklace with intricate knotting, large abalone shells combined with carved seed and wood ojime beads.  Purchased in Hokkaido area of Japan during WW2.","brand":"Singkiang","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37924017275068,"sku":"","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/2823\/7244\/files\/IMG_7773_40537c35-8226-4045-811e-af87af6aeabc.png?v=1782963449"},{"product_id":"victorian-style-perfume-or-snuff-boxes","title":"Victorian Style Perfume or Snuff Boxes","description":"\u003cp\u003eAuthentically created boxes with silver and gilt silver mounts, some having  semiprecious stones. 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