{"product_id":"late-1800s-operculum-shell-necklace-and-earring-set","title":"Late 19th c. Operculum Shell Necklace and Earring Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eA late Victorian operculum necklace and screw-back earring set, made with intricate silver filigree. The operculum is the structure, or “trap door”, that closes the opening on a snail’s shell, to protect the snail from predators. You can see their spiral structure at the back of the necklace and earrings. Due to their iris-like appearance, operculum shell has also been called “cat’s eyes”, and were believed to ward off evil. In excellent and wearable condition. The necklace measures 16.5” long x 0.75” wide, and the earrings measure 0.5” in diameter. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silk and Circus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49502046126397,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/0283\/5261\/files\/C273B096-DE67-41DE-A298-F682621BD012.jpg?v=1729381735","url":"https:\/\/silkandcircus.shop\/products\/late-1800s-operculum-shell-necklace-and-earring-set","provider":"Silk \u0026 Circus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}