Large Shells Statement Choker

Large Shells Choker with Adjustable Length, 13 ShellsBeach Jewelry, Hand Crafted in NYC Shell Necklace, Statement Necklace, Mermaid Beach Choker, Crocheted Hemp & ShellsI get custom requests for different shell jewelry designs - this here has been brewing in my head for weeks! Of course, I had to find and order the right shells, and then figure out the technique to work all 13 shells.I thought that the finished piece would be heavier (it is under 3oz), but I wanted to make sure the design was very well made and would hold up.First I crocheted a natural hemp base to back the shells. The about 2" long shell pieces each have a hole; I hand-stitched every one of them to the hemp base 4 times! Twice from both sides, with 2 different hemp cords for durability!The long ties have 1-1 bone bead at the ends - it's all in the detail! From end to end, this piece measures 38"This piece here has 13 shells, and YES, it took me a long time to make it! (My very first piece has 17 shell pieces, with