Vintage Sterling Silver Abalone MOP Harmony Chime Ball Necklace Maternity Gift

Beautiful estate hand crafted abalone “Harmony Ball”* pendant necklace. Preowned condition with some patina but in excellent condition. Made in Italy serpentine sterling silver chain, measuring about 4 mm wide with lobster claw clasp. Chain length is about 28 inches. Pendant size: 33mm long including the bail; the ball is 22mm in diameter. *This is a unique piece of jewelry, originating in Bali, often for expectant mothers, featuring an iridescent abalone shell inlaid into a pendant that contains a small bell, creating gentle chimes with movement, symbolizing harmony, motherhood, and emotional balance, with the sound believed to soothe the baby and later comfort it by recalling the womb. These are typically sterling silver, handcrafted, and come in various designs (hearts, spheres, etc.), with the abalone providing beautiful, unique color variations.