Vintage Victorian Style Operculum Shell and Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

This gorgeous bracelet is both an exquisite piece of jewelry and a piece of history. The bracelet is covered in large operculum shells, which feature beautiful hues of green, amber, and white. This shells are also sometimes referred to as 'Cat's Eye Shell' or 'Shiva's Eye Shell' and were very popular jewelry accents in the Victorian era. The shells were fashionable for their bright coloration, but more superstitious wearers claimed the shells helped ward off 'The Evil Eye.' Regardless of your reason to wear this unique piece, it is sure to be the subject of conversation. The bracelet itself weighs 95 grams and measures 2.5 x 1.75 inches.