1980's beaded shell belt

Where my sirens at? Imagine dancing around in this incredible shell belt dating back to the 1980's. Thousands of tiny gold and silver beads strung lovingly on elastic, fastened with a chunky white buckle. We adore the movement of the tassels, which are made from beads and finished with cowrie shells, they remind us of kelp. It's a really special and unique piece.

Shown on a dress stand with a 26 inch waist. This piece has some stretch in in it, would best fit a size small.

PERIOD: 1980's

length: 26' unstretched - could stretch up to 27' comfortably

width: 2 inches, 5.5' drop

MATERIAL: plastic buckle, cowrie shells, beading on elastic

CONDITION: excellent condition

Please remember that vintage pieces have lived a life before yours — and may carry small signs of that journey. By choosing vintage, you’re not just embracing their story, but also making a mindful, planet-friendly decision.

$130


We sourced this beauty from the UK. The sweetest alpaca silver rose brooch dating back to the 1890's, it's lightweight and hollow. With a beautiful patina giving it the colouring of gun metal. It still works just fine considering it's age. Wear it on your heart or lapel, attach it to a bag or use it to pin a skirt or tee.

PERIOD: 1890's victorian

Length: 2'

Width: 2'

Depth 0.5'

MATERIAL: Alpaca silver

CONDITION: excellent, wonderful patina

Please remember that vintage pieces have lived a life before yours — and may carry small signs of that journey. By choosing vintage, you’re not just embracing their story, but also making a mindful, planet-friendly decision.

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All items are sold in their current or ‘as is’ state; each piece has been professionally cleaned and carefully repaired where necessary.

Condition guide:

Mint: never been worn or flawless condition

Excellent: expected minor signs of wear taking into account age, but not significant enough to be noticeable

Very good: shows wear, shown in photos or expressed in description, but overall doesn’t heavily impact garment quality

Good: wearable, but has noticeable flaws in photos or expressed in caption

Fair: for display, repair or study purposes only

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antique silver plated belt buckle bracelet

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We sourced this beauty from the UK. The sweetest alpaca silver rose brooch dating back to the 1890's, it's lightweight and hollow. With a beautiful patina giving it the colouring of gun metal. It still works just fine considering it's age. Wear it on your heart or lapel, attach it to a bag or use it to pin a skirt or tee.

PERIOD: 1890's victorian

Length: 2'

Width: 2'

Depth 0.5'

MATERIAL: Alpaca silver

CONDITION: excellent, wonderful patina

Please remember that vintage pieces have lived a life before yours — and may carry small signs of that journey. By choosing vintage, you’re not just embracing their story, but also making a mindful, planet-friendly decision.

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antique silver plated belt buckle bracelet

$75

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We sourced this beauty from the UK. The sweetest alpaca silver rose brooch dating back to the 1890's, it's lightweight and hollow. With a beautiful patina giving it the colouring of gun metal. It still works just fine considering it's age. Wear it on your heart or lapel, attach it to a bag or use it to pin a skirt or tee.

PERIOD: 1890's victorian

Length: 2'

Width: 2'

Depth 0.5'

MATERIAL: Alpaca silver

CONDITION: excellent, wonderful patina

Please remember that vintage pieces have lived a life before yours — and may carry small signs of that journey. By choosing vintage, you’re not just embracing their story, but also making a mindful, planet-friendly decision.

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antique silver plated belt buckle bracelet

$75

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