{"product_id":"charles-albert-abalone-shell-sterling-silver-pendant-large-sculptural-statement-c-2000s","title":"The \"Coastal Fragment\" Abalone Charles Albert Pendant","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eA large-scale statement of material purity, this archival Charles Albert pendant is a deliberate study in natural form. Dating to the early 2000s, this piece is crafted from \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"191\"\u003e.950 Fine Sterling silver\u003c\/b\u003e—a superior alloy containing 95% pure silver, which offers a denser, more luxurious heft than today’s standard .925 sterling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe form is simple and sculptural, allowing the natural surface of the high-grade abalone shell to take focus. The iridescent layers shift between soft sea-pearl, weathered grey, and sudden flashes of emerald and coral. By leaving the organic contour of the shell intact, the design emphasizes the specimen’s \"found\" quality—reading more like a coastal artifact than traditional jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eSubstantial in scale and presence, this is a singular object with a quiet, material-driven power. A foundational piece for the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"127\"\u003eLittoral: Tidal Forms\u003c\/b\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurator's Specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c7m06x\" data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigner\u003c\/strong\u003e: Charles Albert (signed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c7m06x\" data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003e.950 Fine Sterling Silver\u003c\/b\u003e; Natural Abalone Shell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c7m06x\" data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe .950 Distinction:\u003c\/b\u003e This piece features the original \"Fine Sterling\" hallmark, denoting a 95% silver purity that is significantly heavier and more lustrous than modern production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c7m06x\" data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings\u003c\/strong\u003e: Signed “Charles Albert \/ Fine Sterling Silver”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c7m06x\" data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: Circa. 2000s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11ij1og\" data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Approx. 3-3\/8\" tall by 1-15\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10ua1k6\" data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003eExcellent vintage condition. The silver retains its original studio-finished bezel with light surface wear consistent with its archival age.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"lovemadgirl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46765759856825,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/8102\/0857\/files\/lovemadgirl-coastal-fragment-charles-albert-950-silver-abalone-01.jpg?v=1775307004","url":"https:\/\/lovemadgirl.com\/products\/charles-albert-abalone-shell-sterling-silver-pendant-large-sculptural-statement-c-2000s","provider":"lovemadgirl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}