Duyssen Necklace Turquoise and Aquamarine with Abalone and Abalone Butterfly Pendent

The necklace has a cool, oceanic palette that immediately draws the eye. It’s strung with small beads in shades of aquamarine and turquoise, shifting between pale, watery blues and brighter, tropical tones. The beads are delicate and closely spaced, giving the strand a fluid, almost wave-like continuity.

Set at regular intervals along the strand are larger, rounded rectangular pieces of abalone. These segments stand out both in size and texture, their surfaces flashing with iridescent hues—greens, purples, and silvery blues that change with every movement. The smooth geometry of the rectangles contrasts with the organic shimmer of the shell, creating a rhythm along the necklace that feels both structured and natural.

At the center hangs the focal piece: a large abalone shell pendant carved into the shape of a butterfly. The wings catch the light in shifting colors, giving the impression of movement, as if the butterfly might flutter at any moment. Fine carving details define the wings while still allowing the shell’s natural patterns to show through.

Altogether, the necklace feels luminous and dynamic—like sunlight dancing across shallow ocean water—balancing delicate beadwork with bold, iridescent accents and a striking, nature-inspired centerpiece.

Necklace is 17" in length