Real-life size
About 12 x 12mm
12 x 12mm
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20.3mm acrossSmaller than a 1p coin.
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About the Silver Shell Charm, 12mm
The shell measures 12 x 12mm and contains 1.6g of silver, which gives it a solid feel without being heavy on the wrist. At this size it's a small, everyday silver charm rather than a statement piece, and it sits neatly next to other charms.
Shells are a classic seaside charm, and the scallop shell is the traditional symbol of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. That makes it a thoughtful choice to mark a holiday, a move to the coast or a first trip to the sea.
It's one of our charms for silver bracelets with links, so it suits link bracelets and chains rather than bead bracelets on a smooth snake chain. The lobster clasp clips on and off without tools, so it can move from a bracelet to a necklace chain whenever you like. Our 19cm silver charm bracelet chain is sold separately, and our other silver charms include a starfish, a life buoy and a ship's wheel, for a coastal theme.
Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver mixed with a little copper for strength, which is why it's used for jewellery that's worn every day. This charm is solid sterling silver all the way through, not a plated base metal.
Sterling silver slowly darkens as it reacts with sulphur compounds in the air, which is normal. Wipe it after wearing, keep it away from perfume and cleaning products, store it in a small sealed polythene bag inside its velvet bag (the Canadian Conservation Institute recommends sealed bags to slow tarnish), and polish it gently with a soft silver cloth when it loses its shine. A quick wipe after a day at the beach takes off salt and sun cream before they can dull it.
Solid sterling silver925 silver, not plated.
Clips straight onA lobster clasp for link bracelets and chains.
Ready to giveArrives in a black velvet drawstring bag.
Specifications
The details
Product typeCharm
MaterialSolid 925 sterling silver
FittingLobster clasp
Size12 x 12mm
Silver weight1.6g
Total weight2.6g
PackagingBlack velvet drawstring bag
SKUMS7275
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Silver Shell Charm, 13mmSize12 x 12mm13 x 11mm
Silver weight1.6g2.2g
Silver, clasp and bagSolid 925 sterling silver, lobster clasp, black velvet drawstring bagThe same
Price£14.95£14.95
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FAQs
Questions about the Silver Shell Charm, 12mm
Is the shell charm solid sterling silver?
Yes. It's solid 925 sterling silver, which is 92.5% silver, and it isn't plated. Its total weight, clasp included, is 2.6g, well under the 7.78g level at which UK law requires silver to be hallmarked, so you may not find a hallmark on a charm this small.
How big is the charm?
The shell measures 12 x 12mm and contains 1.6g of silver, with a total weight of 2.6g including the clasp. It's a small, everyday size that sits comfortably alongside other charms on a bracelet or chain.
Does it come with a bracelet?
No, it's the charm on its own, in a black velvet drawstring bag. Our 19cm silver charm bracelet chain is sold separately if you need one. The lobster clasp clips onto a chain link, so check the links are fine enough for it to close around.
Will it fit a bead bracelet?
Probably not. Lobster clasp charms clip onto links, so they suit link bracelets and chains. Bead-style bracelets on a smooth snake chain are made for charms that slide on, so there's nothing for the clasp to hold.
Are your shell charms all the same size?
No. We have two shell charms in solid sterling silver: this 12mm one, which is 12 x 12mm with 1.6g of silver, and a 13mm one that measures 13 x 11mm with 2.2g. Both have a lobster clasp and come in a velvet bag.
What's the difference between a lobster clasp and a jump ring?
A lobster clasp is a small spring catch that clips on and off by hand, so you can move the charm whenever you like. A charm on a jump ring is fixed in place by opening and closing the ring with pliers, which is more permanent but harder to change.
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