eBay

This listing is for an item from Seller's personal collection, which encompasses a lifetime's joy discovering unusual, sometimes quite rare, items. Specifically, this listing is:

This charming vintage link bracelet features a detailed Noah’s Ark thematic design complete with pairs of procession animals—including elephants, giraffes, camels, and donkeys—leading to a center link depicting Noah’s Ark. Crafted from silver-tone base metal with detailed textured relief, the hull of the ark is inlaid with genuine iridescent paua shell (abalone), casting vibrant green and blue hues. Produced around the mid-to-late 20th century (circa 1960s–1980s), likely originating from New Zealand or exported souvenir makers specializing in genuine paua shell jewelry, this piece serves as a wearable novelty collectible or gift. A fun detail is the tiny pair-by-pair arrangement of creatures surrounding the central ark, making it an engaging conversation piece for collectors of biblical motif jewelry or vintage natural shell accessories. Comes complete in its original green velvet-lined presentation box with the "GENUINE PAUA SHELL" foil label intact.

This would be a great addition to a personal collection, for decorative display, or other use.

The item is in very good to excellent condition for its age, with any noteworthy condition observations listed below. Please note many details are in the Item Specifics section, which eBay requires. Funky lighting and coloration visible in images are a result of scanning or photography -- Seller is not a professional!

Condition Notes: See photos. Pre-owned vintage condition. Metal shows light surface wear and minor patina consistent with age. The inlaid paua shell center panel is intact with vibrant iridescence. The fold-over clasp functions properly. The original presentation box exhibits shelf wear, edge fraying, and faint pencil markings on the bottom.

Rulers, stands, or props in photos are not included with this item. Any newspaper clippings or similar images that are not specifically taken of or from the item are included for information only.

Seller is not responsible for uninsured loss. We are renowned for packaging and shipping, and we do our best to ensure your item is received as described. But we are not the mail or package handlers.

"Best Offer" option is disabled. However, Seller is very willing to negotiate with Buyers who present serious offers for bundle deals or higher-priced items. Please send a message with details.

Seller will combine shipping on items closing within 3 days of each other. Please let Seller know if you are watching or bidding on other items.

This seller's individual account is independent, but the seller encourages you to check out the individual accounts of family members. We are divesting of thousands of treasures from individual lifetime collections and the inherited inventory of a family business that began in 1955.

Splendid Storehouse -- the nonagenarian family biz founder and head packrat!
Santa Kitty -- the vintage Christmas fanatic
Smoky Mountain Packrats Store -- the local and family historian with East Tennessee and regional special interest
Kizzer's Készlet Store -- the retired U.S. Navy submariner who is clearing out storage!

Please save my Seller ID as a favorite! I will be adding hundreds of items as time permits.