The Nor'Easter Cuff Necklace

Every island knows the drama of a nor'easter: steel skies, crashing surf, and the best beachcombing the morning after. The Nor'easter Cuff captures that moody beauty in one bold piece, starring a large scallop shell found on Martha's Vineyard in deep charcoal, espresso, and storm gray, streaked with cream and finished with a gold-dipped edge.

It hangs from a sleek, rigid gold collar that frames the neckline like a piece of modern sculpture. The collar opens at the back and closes with a lobster clasp and extender chain, so you get the structured look of a torque with an adjustable fit.

Every shell is one of a kind, and a scallop this big and this dark is a rare find. Wear it with a black dress, a white shirt open at the collar, or anything that lets it make the entrance.