The dog whelk, also known as Tritia reticulata or the dogwinkle (which sounds much cuter!), has beautiful, criss-crossing longitudinal and spiral ridges which give the shell its distinctive and highly architectural netted pattern. I crafted a mould of the original shell and used Art Clay Silver, a moldable clay invented in Japan which magically transforms into silver when fired, to create its twin.
 
Presented on an 18" sterling silver curb necklace chain.
 
Coastal and Botanical are two new ranges within the Minimalist+ collection, inspired by my fascination with nature. 
 
 
Fully hallmarked by the Edinburgh Assay Office. 
 
A hallmark tells the story of who made an article, what the article is made of (gold, silver, platinum, or palladium), the fineness of the precious metal, and where the article was assayed.
A hallmark must consist of at least three compulsory marks: a sponsor’s mark (maker’s mark), a metal fineness mark, and an assay office town mark.
A hallmark may also include an optional date letter, indicating when the article was hallmarked, or an optional traditional metal fineness mark, such as the Lion Rampant (sterling silver). 
The UK Hallmarking Act 1973 states that all silver items with a metal weight of more than 7.78 grams must be hallmarked. 
 
Seadragon Silver's hallmarks include the maker's mark (the initials SM in a quatrefoil); two metal fineness marks (925 and the Lion Rampant) to denote sterling silver; the Edinburgh Assay Office mark (castle); and the date mark ('X' for 2022; 'Y' for 2023).
 
About Seadragon Silver
I was born in the Year of the Dragon according to the Chinese zodiac, and I love creating simple, sleek jewellery. I use a lot of seaglass, most of which we find along the beautiful beaches of the North Norfolk coast here in England, as well as beautiful semi-precious gemstones, surfite, Fordite and dichroic glass. 
 
I'm proud of every piece I make, and I hope you enjoy wearing my jewellery as much as I love making it.