Abalone Shell: Natural Beauty Meets Sustainability
Abalone shell is a shimmering, iridescent material sourced as a sustainable by‑product, transforming what might be discarded, into wearable art. Its natural glow reveals a palette of green, blue, pink, with metallic hues that shift with every angle to ensure no two pieces are ever identical.
At Carolina Wong, our commitment to sustainability is woven into everything we do, and abalone shell embodies that ethos perfectly. We honour nature by bringing out its organic beauty, using up‑cycled shell to create elegant, one of a kind jewellery that celebrates individuality and responsible creation.
Ula
Inspired by the name Ula, the Celtic meaning for gem of the sea, this collection channels the iridescent lights mirrored in ocean waves—reflected in each unique abalone bead. The raw shell is embraced and crafted into a mosaic pattern and layered for visual depth.
Whether in the Ula necklaces or matching earrings, each piece embraces the shell’s tones, green, aqua, blush pink shine through organically, framed in sustainably plated metals.
Bolla
Bolla draws inspiration from minimalist line art—featuring abstract fish motifs and geometric bubbles that rise gracefully, evoking the fluidity of underwater life. This aquatic influence is reimagined through structured jewellery design.
The abalone shell is refined at the centre of each piece, the iridescent abalone shell anchors the composition, radiating its natural shimmer. Surrounding it, faceted gemstones like amethyst and blue topaz bring depth and colour contrast. Set in polished rhodium or gold-vermeil sterling silver, the cool metallic tones beautifully enhance the organic glow of the shell, creating elegant, contemporary jewellery.
Eva
The Eva collection features abalone shell set as a dramatic drop, complemented by a delicate leaf and eye motif. White topaz adds sparkle around the detail, creating an elegant interplay of light and texture.
The design’s versatility lies in its detachable studs: the top part can be worn alone for a simpler look or paired with the refined abalone drop for full impact. This layered design not only gives more styling options but also highlights our belief in thoughtful, versatile jewellery.
Unique by nature, every shell carries organic beauty—the movement of colour, texture, and pattern is always original. Our use of abalone embodies our design philosophy that creates jewellery that is elegant, responsible, and crafted with care.
