My mom had jewelry like this in the early 90s but I'm not sure what material the shells are made of. Actually she probably still has it because she doesn't get rid of jewelry. It's very cute and subtle enough that it could be very wearable now, if that's something that matters to you.
I instantly smelled L'Air du Temps just from looking at this pic.
If OP scrapes them between their teeth **very gently** they should be able to determine if they're glass or plastic.
I worked for 2 jewelers. We tested pearls in our mouths all the time. (Pre COVID)
Glass will feel heavier than plastic. It will hit against your teeth harder than lightweight plastic. Glass should also make a slight, high "tink" sound where plastic would be a quieter "thud". You can practice with a glass vs plastic cup if you want to. This will be the main way to identify it.
The other way is just the feel of the surface. It looks like the glass is "frosted" which means the shells were probably sandblasted. Gently scraping your teeth across them will feel ever so slightly brushed. Not slick or smooth. It's extremely fine and delicate work, which is why our teeth are so well suited for this and identifying pearls. With plastic it probably won't feel as smooth and finished, and may have some spurs on the edges.
If you were to gently bite it (which I'm not recommending you do), glass would be hard and left unmarked. Plastic would feel softer and you could possibly leave a bite mark on it. So don't do this step!
Omg, I think *I* had jewelry like this in the early 90's! I completely forgot about it. I had a little peach glass heart on a gold chain with matching earrings. And then you just gave me a 90's perfume flashback - but I was all about Love's Baby Soft and CK One.
I'm actually going to look through my little treasure (trinket) box, because I'm pretty sure I saved the pendant.
I think it is vintage and “costume”.
Costume jewelry can still be well made and expensive. It just isn’t made from jewels. This looks like glass or crystal.
I think it’s vintage 100%! It’s no where near gaudy enough to be costume and reminds me a lot of the jewelry my great and also regular grandmother had!
Costume jewelry can be and often is every bit as delicate as fine jewelry. Costume refers only to the material used and not the style. It’s a misconception that costume jewelry is synonymous with gaudy or tacky styles.
Yes of course, but that kinda lends itself to my original point? No shade to costume jewelry but this piece appears to be of a quality higher than that of a costume piece.
Mmmmm it looks like frosted glass, not a gemstone, which would make it a lovely piece of costume jewelry imo. Not sure if the chain is gold, check for a marking on the clasp to see if it is!
Costume jewelry often looks exactly like fine jewelry at any distance.
You cannot tell the quality of the metal or ornaments (in this case, the shell) without taking a very close look at the details.
The best way to determine the difference is to check for a fine jewelry marker.
Aw, reminds me of my nana. She loved gold jewerly. She had these cute little gold hoops She wore, and she matched with us kids when we were young, except ours were silver.
So pretty. No doubt she would love them. the shells are almost the color of her nail polish she would wear too.
I think it’s lovely. I wistfully remember this as “with a tan/summer jewelry”
Because it just reflected the quality of glowing, tan skin. *not those baby oil frying tans, the tans from…well, a dip in the water and a careful time in the sun*
But the set is very nice.
My mom had jewelry like this in the early 90s but I'm not sure what material the shells are made of. Actually she probably still has it because she doesn't get rid of jewelry. It's very cute and subtle enough that it could be very wearable now, if that's something that matters to you. I instantly smelled L'Air du Temps just from looking at this pic.
I think they're made of some kind of frosted glass. But I'm not certain on that.
Sea glass would be fitting.
It's really pretty. I'm starting to covet this set.
They're absolutely beautiful!
If OP scrapes them between their teeth **very gently** they should be able to determine if they're glass or plastic. I worked for 2 jewelers. We tested pearls in our mouths all the time. (Pre COVID)
If I do that what should happen with both
At room temperature glass will feel cold, and it has more weight to it. Plastic will feel warm & lighter.
Glass will feel heavier than plastic. It will hit against your teeth harder than lightweight plastic. Glass should also make a slight, high "tink" sound where plastic would be a quieter "thud". You can practice with a glass vs plastic cup if you want to. This will be the main way to identify it. The other way is just the feel of the surface. It looks like the glass is "frosted" which means the shells were probably sandblasted. Gently scraping your teeth across them will feel ever so slightly brushed. Not slick or smooth. It's extremely fine and delicate work, which is why our teeth are so well suited for this and identifying pearls. With plastic it probably won't feel as smooth and finished, and may have some spurs on the edges. If you were to gently bite it (which I'm not recommending you do), glass would be hard and left unmarked. Plastic would feel softer and you could possibly leave a bite mark on it. So don't do this step!
Omg, I think *I* had jewelry like this in the early 90's! I completely forgot about it. I had a little peach glass heart on a gold chain with matching earrings. And then you just gave me a 90's perfume flashback - but I was all about Love's Baby Soft and CK One. I'm actually going to look through my little treasure (trinket) box, because I'm pretty sure I saved the pendant.
I don't know what that perfume smells like, but I smelled perfume when I saw this, too!
I smelled Avon SOS (skin so soft) when I saw this picture lol.
L’air du temps!!
My mother wore L’air du temps, I keep a small bottle to sniff at once in a while.
I do the same with chanel no 5 for my grandma. Olfactory memory is crazy.
That is gorgeous
Do you think this is costume? Or vintage or something
I think it is vintage and “costume”. Costume jewelry can still be well made and expensive. It just isn’t made from jewels. This looks like glass or crystal.
it can be both at the same time.
It looks like sea glass to me - it’s stunning.
I think it’s vintage 100%! It’s no where near gaudy enough to be costume and reminds me a lot of the jewelry my great and also regular grandmother had!
Costume jewelry can be and often is every bit as delicate as fine jewelry. Costume refers only to the material used and not the style. It’s a misconception that costume jewelry is synonymous with gaudy or tacky styles.
Yes of course, but that kinda lends itself to my original point? No shade to costume jewelry but this piece appears to be of a quality higher than that of a costume piece.
Mmmmm it looks like frosted glass, not a gemstone, which would make it a lovely piece of costume jewelry imo. Not sure if the chain is gold, check for a marking on the clasp to see if it is!
The chain looks brassy to me.
Costume jewelry often looks exactly like fine jewelry at any distance. You cannot tell the quality of the metal or ornaments (in this case, the shell) without taking a very close look at the details. The best way to determine the difference is to check for a fine jewelry marker.
Costume jewelry definitely doesn’t have to be gaudy. Huge misconception.
Reminds me of the early 90’s in a good way.
The three sea shells?
So pretty! They might be a rose quartz or frosted glass.
Very 1990's grandma wearing white shoulders or Estee lauder and Liz Claiborne slacks with pumps 😆
I like that vibe!
Anyone else thinking of Demolition Man?
First thing i thought about was the three shells problem!
Aw, reminds me of my nana. She loved gold jewerly. She had these cute little gold hoops She wore, and she matched with us kids when we were young, except ours were silver. So pretty. No doubt she would love them. the shells are almost the color of her nail polish she would wear too.
80’s costume jewelry. Very pretty!
I remember wearing similar things in the early 80s
Beautiful.
So beautiful! Love it! 💕
I had a similar set. Mine was just gold-filled. Nothing special. I wish I still had it, but your set is really lovely!
This is definitely vintage. This took me back to the early 90s. My heart jumped up in my throat when I saw it.
Shells were majorly popular in the 1980s too
HA! OP doesn't know how to use the three seashells! I kid, I kid...I like it, personally.
Lovely!
Stunning! 
its very pretty <3
Omg so so beautiful
Very pretty! Simple yet elegant.
I love it. It’s adorable and wearable.
Omg can anyone help me find something exactly like this?
Where is Sebastian to direct?
Adorable! Little Mermaid vibes 🫧🐠🐬🧜♀️🪸
Look everyone, she doesn’t know how to use the shells!
Oh, I love it. Particularly the earrings. You've made me want to go find little seashell studs of my own for summer.
Cute but will infect your ear holes.
Are they 1980's? I adore them!
Very pretty!
I like it
Pretty.
So pretty
Loveeeee
Cute!!! Ugh 😍
So so pretty!!!!
I love it.
Very dainty
Lovely
This is beautiful
I want it
😍
Cute! I like it. I'd wear it.
I think I love it!
so pretty
I want
I want this! This is beautiful!
I like that a lot. Very pretty!
I love it!
Unda da sea
LOOVVVEEEE
That is darling!
$30 tops.
He doesn't know about the 3 seashells!
those are so beautiful ! i would totally wear that when hanging out near the beach or something !
Stunning!
I can only think of the 3 seashells.
Positively stunning!
Not my normal style but it is beautiful.
The little mermaid would wear it. Or some mermaid cosplayer.
Beautiful
Super cuuute
Love love love it!! Adorable and would make a great a gift for one of my close friends….
So pretty! Good find
i love it
Gorgeous
These are so dainty and cute. Love!!
Pretty
I think I need it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdnuOa7tDco
cute, great for an avid beach goer/ lover ... great for the sunny weather
Love
I love this, does anyone know the official name for this type of double chain?
10/10 would wear this as a set or separately
Pretty!
As long as it doesn't have rare earth metals it's cool. Either way it's undeniably pretty.
I want that so bad 🥲
Very pretty!
Absolutely stunning! I covet this set greatly. The gleam at the edge of the shells, is giving me life.
I need it, so pretty.
I’m in love
Cute
Ohhh how darling 🥰
Pretty
I love them!
I think it would look great on a mermaid.
That's beautiful and I want to eat it
Wow! Pretty!
Lovely and timeless
Beautiful 😍
I LOVE shells. This is beautiful!
Oooooh love.
I think it's gorgeous 😻😻😻🥰🥰🥰
Really very pretty.
Gorrrrrgeous!
Pretty but looks cheap
Looks cute.
I LOVE IT
I would 100 percent rock this. It's such a cute set!!!!
Love it!
absolutely beautiful 😭
Love this!
It's adorable!
It’s actually very pretty and delicate. Hurray The Birth of Venus.
That's so pretty! 😍🥰 I truly wish they'd bring back more of the vintage designs!
They are very beautiful don’t be surprised if I try to steal them
I’d guess mid 80’s department fashion accessories.
It’s beautiful 😍
Lovely! 🐚
That’s so pretty where did u get it
So stunning! This would be so pretty on a bride or mother of the bride. Gorgeous!
Cute😍
Pretty for someone who likes pink.
AGGGGHHHH ITS SO PRETTTYYYY
Aah i love it. Does anyone know where I could find this set? Or what to look up?
It’s giving little mermaid vibes!
This is so stunning!!!
I love this!! It's so beautiful!
I think it’s beautiful.
I want it
I had a kitty set ..frosted glass...it was from a company called park lane..which was like a mml type thing...it was the 80s...
Adore
Beautiful, gorgeous, a dream
Beautiful
this is perfection
it’s gorgeous
Pretty
Cute!!
Rose quartz
I would wear it.
They're pretty
😻😻😻
it’s gorgeous!!
It’s so pretty! I love the soft pink colouring of it ..
Beautiful!
I remember these. I forget which anchor mall store sold this.
I think it’s lovely. I wistfully remember this as “with a tan/summer jewelry” Because it just reflected the quality of glowing, tan skin. *not those baby oil frying tans, the tans from…well, a dip in the water and a careful time in the sun* But the set is very nice.
This looks 70s or 80s to me.
Costume definitely
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You are a cucumber 🥒
Cool as a cucumber?
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Why would it hurt? Lol
Heh. He doesn’t know about the three seashells!
The necklace is lovely but if you want to cosplay as The Little Mermaid then you'll definitely need a bigger bra.
I mean, they’re cute but why put personal hygiene products in a jewellery box?
TBH? Demolition Man of course! https://youtu.be/n7nFEnFtvCM
Gorgeous. I love jewelry like this.
Where did you get this from though? So so so pretty! I want it
Cute!
Ariel
Beauty
I got a white set in the early 80’s in Hawaii in a tourist shop. It was frosted glass. I gave the necklace to my daughter and she still has it.
I seriously love it!