Orelia Cream Coral Chip & Shell Necklace

Made for summer whites.

Creamy coral chips and small shell accents threaded onto a finely cast gold-plated chain, with enough texture to register without going theatrical. The Cream Coral Chip and Shell Necklace sits somewhere between earthy and elegant, the kind of piece you reach for when the rest of the outfit is white linen and the day calls for a little quiet contrast.

Why we love it

• Cream and coral chips give the texture without the noise of louder beadwork.
• 40cm chain plus 5cm extender, so it works at the collarbone or fractionally lower.
• 18k gold plating sits warm against most skin tones.
• Reads beautifully against summer whites and natural linens.
• Easy enough to wear daily, considered enough for a dressed-up evening.

Make and materials

65% dyed shell, 25% recycled brass, 10% plastic beads, finished with 18k gold plating. Real shell means each piece varies slightly in colour and chip shape, so no two of these necklaces are identical. The recycled brass through the chain and findings is a small but real material choice from Orelia.

How to wear it

The cream and coral palette was made for summer whites. Think white linen shirts, cotton dresses, bare shoulders, sun-warmed neutrals. For evenings, layer it solo over a slip dress and let it do the work, or stack it with a finer chain for a quieter contrast. It also pairs comfortably with a silk shirt and trousers if you want to take it into the office.

Sizing and wear

The chain is 40cm with a 5cm extender, so the necklace sits at the collarbone or marginally lower depending on how you wear it. The pendant detail measures 2.2cm by 2.1cm, large enough to draw the eye without feeling heavy across the neckline. The clasp is easy to manage one-handed.

The details

• Cream coral chip and shell beaded necklace
• 18k gold plating
• Length: 40cm with 5cm extender
• Pendant: 2.2cm x 2.1cm
• Composition: 65% dyed shell, 25% recycled brass, 10% plastic beads
• Real dyed shell, natural variance between pieces
• From Orelia

Care

Gold-plated jewellery wears best when it does not get wet, so take it off before swimming, showering, or a heavy gym session. Put perfume, hairspray, and moisturiser on first, then the necklace, so the plating stays bright for longer. A quick wipe with a soft dry cloth after wearing helps. Store flat in a small pouch or jewellery roll away from other pieces, so the chain does not tangle and the shell beads do not pick up scratches.

Questions you might be asking

What length is the chain?

The chain is 40cm with a 5cm extender, giving you a range of about 40cm to 45cm. At the shorter setting it sits at the collarbone, at the longer setting it falls just below.

Will the gold plating last?

Yes if you look after it. Avoid water and chemicals where you can, wipe it down after wearing, and store it on its own. Plated jewellery worn often does soften in colour over a couple of years, which is normal. Replating is straightforward if you ever want it refreshed.

Will the coral chips change colour?

They are real dyed shell so each piece has natural variance from the start, and the colour may settle slightly with prolonged sun exposure over years. Day-to-day wear and gentle storage do not affect the colour.

Is it heavy on the neck?

It has a gentle, satisfying weight on the neckline thanks to the chip and shell texture, but it is light enough to forget about across a long day. Most people find it more comfortable than a single oversized pendant of the same visual scale.

A short run from Orelia, sitting in the New In edit. We won't be restocking this colourway.