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Snail Charm
Snail Charm
This piece is in stock and ships immediately.
This piece comes with a complimentary solder to the Mociun chain of your choice; otherwise if you choose to receive your jump ring opened for easier addition to a chain of your own, we do recommend having it professionally closed to avoid loss.
Enamel requires special care to preserve. Avoid contact with extreme temperatures and harsh chemicals that may damage the finish. Wear on bracelets is not recommended. Take extra care when using the kinetic parts of the charm — these mechanisms are small and require delicate engagement.
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The Myriorama Collection is named after a 19th-century game in which illustrated cards are laid next to one another to complete a scene, no matter the sequence. Arranging and rearranging parts to make a different ‘whole’ is the appeal of Myriorama, and so too of a charm collection. Mix them, move them, make something new.
This piece is in stock and ships immediately.
This piece comes with a complimentary solder to the Mociun chain of your choice; otherwise if you choose to receive your jump ring opened for easier addition to a chain of your own, we do recommend having it professionally closed to avoid loss.
Enamel requires special care to preserve. Avoid contact with extreme temperatures and harsh chemicals that may damage the finish. Wear on bracelets is not recommended. Take extra care when using the kinetic parts of the charm — these mechanisms are small and require delicate engagement.
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Item Details
Roughly the size of a pinky nail, the Snail Charm features a tiny hidden mechanism that allows the head to extend and retract. The design is based on Cuban painted snails (Polymita picta) known for their vibrant, colorful shells. No two are the same in nature, neither in our production.
Articulation: Head slides in and out of the shell.
Gemstone: Black diamond eyes are set at the end of each antenna.
Composition: Solid 14k yellow gold with a hand-painted enamel finish. Antennae are black rhodium.
Size: 16.5mm wide and 10.7mm long, lengthening to 10.9mm when head is extended.
Wear: It comes with a 14k yellow gold jump ring at the top of its shell.
On The Design Story
Of all the charms in the Myriorama Collection, the snail was the most difficult to produce because of how small the inner mechanism needed to be. In the end it was also one of the most satisfying to achieve.
All Myriorama charms were designed at Mociun HQ and meticulously produced in New York City’s diamond district. Charms with enamel are hand-painted and finished underneath a microscope using a single-hair brush. No stencils, no machine printing, just pure artistry by way of a steady hand.
Symbolism
The self-sufficient snail carries its home on its back. Because they are capable of creating a ‘seal’ during dry or turbulent times, they are symbolically associated with resilience and beginning again.
About Myriorama
‘Myriorama’ is a set of illustrated cards with the same horizon line that became popular in the nineteenth century. The cards can be shuffled in any order, laid next to one another, and make a coherent picture no matter the sequence. Arranging and rearranging is the appeal of Myriorama, and so too of any kind of collector.
We are here to support treasure hunters on their search for the rare, the beautiful and the enduring.
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Metals
Overview
Gold is most coveted for its aesthetic qualities and malleability. Its purity is measured in karats: one karat represents 1/24 of the whole, so 24k means 100% pure, naturally yellow gold. 24k gold is too soft for everyday wear, so for our jewelry, we recommend platinum and 14k or 18k gold, which is pure gold mixed with other metals, creating a stronger, more durable alloy. We love working with richly-colored 22k gold for jewelry that does not contain any stones.
We are happy to discuss requests for any desired materials in addition to the metals listed here.
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Yellow Gold
Made of pure gold and alloy metals like copper and zinc, yellow gold is hypoallergenic and easy to maintain. We love using yellow gold with all gemstones and diamonds.
Rose Gold
Rose gold is made of pure gold alloyed with copper, which gives it its reddish tint (perfect for warm-colored and pink gemstones or diamonds) and adds durability. It is not a hypoallergenic metal.
White gold
White gold is an alloy of pure gold and white metals such as nickel, silver and palladium. This metal pairs best with cool-colored gems, as well as colorless to near-colorless diamonds. It is not a hypoallergenic metal and generally not recommended if you have a nickel sensitivity. Unless requested, we do not rhodium-plate our white gold to honor its naturally yellow undertones.
Platinum
First popularized with Edwardian engagement rings, the rare and extremely durable platinum comes at a higher cost than gold. Platinum has cool, blue undertones and is a pure element. This hypoallergenic metal can be used over white gold for those with nickel sensitivity.
