Mother-of-Pearl Minaudière Necklace

A unique piece of jewelry, a long necklace made from an antique evening minaudière in mother-of-pearl and brass. Sourced, cleaned, and varnished, it is lined with silk and viscose velvet, and reimagined into a stunning little bag. It can hold coins, a mini lipstick, or simply serve as a marvelous piece of jewelry. The box opens, revealing its secret.

• Mini link brass chain, made in Italy

• Vintage evening minaudière in mother-of-pearl, sourced in France, cleaned and reconditioned in Virginie's workshop in Paris

• Small freshwater pearls sourced in Paris

• Assembly elements sourced in Paris, made from 14K Gold Field, manufactured in the United States

To preserve the brilliance of your jewelry, avoid exposing it to water, perfume, skincare creams, or makeup. Clean it with a soft cloth, such as chamois leather, and store it away from light when not in use.

DIY Tip: If the brass ever tarnishes and you wish to restore its original shine, you can clean it with a soft cloth soaked in a special brass cleaner, then rinse and dry it immediately with chamois leather. Be sure to protect the mother-of-pearl box during this cleaning process. Brass can be cleaned and recycled indefinitely, making it a sustainable material.

The chain measures 1m06, allowing for a long necklace or crossbody wear. The box measures 8 cm and comes in a light cream color.