About Our Shell
Ninety percent of the shell used in the crafting of our jewelry is made from very old 'mineralized' shell that has been laying at the bottom of Nantucket Sound in thirty feet of water. From our quahog dragger we fish for live quahogs to take to market. A variety of shells, stones and other hidden treasures come aboard with our regular catch. It is from this bounty that we select the shell that no longer has a living animal in it to be turned into the hand turned beads we create for our jewelry. Quahogs can live up to eighty years, and when they do live that long they often become very thick and sometimes quite broad as well. The process of mineralization occurs when sediments on the ocean floor become infused into the shell. Consequently, a unique translucency and strength occur as well. The red abalone shell beads are also made from very old shell harvested in the 1930s off the coast of northern California and Oregon.
Out of Stock Items
If you are interested in an item that is listed out of stock or sold, please contact us at info at luciamoondesigns dot com.
When an item is marked "Out of Stock" or "Sold" you can special order a similar piece. As every shell we use is unique and essentially one of a kind, no two pieces of jewelry we create are ever the same. We can recreate a pattern with similar beads and come close to the desired hues of the piece you identify for matching.
Return Policy
All sales of items purchased with Lucia Moon Designs are final. In the unlikely event your piece is received damaged, please contact us immediately and we will provide you with instructions for return. After the returned item is received, it will be repaired or replaced at the artist's discretion within 14 business days.