She Sells Shell Scarf Rings

Liberatti Shell Scarf Rings

Mother of pearl is exquisite. Shell is an amazingly elegant and understated material, often overlooked in my opinion. I love the small flecks of iridescence and irregularities as  that’s what makes it so interesting.

The patina and surface story is beautiful. Each shell is distinctive reflecting its location, environment and interaction with the elements, so naturally every one of our Scarf Rings reflects a unique  lifetime story.

For those who appreciate biology, the shell species Hyriopsis Schlegeli comes from Vietnam. The shells are a sustainable source,  harvested from the sea shores. Amazing that they can be transformed to adorn scarves all around the world. Our Scarf Rings are worn by women in France, South Korea, Germany, UK,  USA, Saudi Arabia, Singapore…. these are just a few destinations our Scarf Rings fly to, those jet setters.

Hand making      Scarf Rings

Liberatti Collection Shell Scarf Rings are initially cut from the whole shell. Shells that are larger and structurally intact are prized as they represent a greater product yield. More Scarf Rings from each shell. 

The shell is firstly  laser cut,  and this takes precision cutting for several minutes. This creates the general shape with the Scarf Ring openings. The trick with cutting, is if there are any flaws in the shell already present and not able to be seen with the naked eye, then in the initial cutting process  the shell will shatter. If this happens the shell will be discarded. There is always a risk but fortunately enough are able to be cut  safely. Shell is amazingly resilient. 

Hand polishing Shell Scarf Rings is where the magic happens.

Hand polishing with a fine grain paper over three or more hours ensures the shell transforms into a beautifully smooth object d’art from every angle. The surfaces and edges must be faultlessly smooth and snag free as any contact with silk would be disastrous resulting in pulls or tears.  Every Scarf Ring is also checked by hand in our studio when it arrives.

Twilly’s and the large size are both popular, and Salmon and Dark Mother of Pearl are our best sellers. We hope you enjoy the fantastic quality of Liberatti Scarf Rings and discover a new style adventure soon. Nicola x