This abalone choker has that effortless, ocean‑meets‑art vibe John does so well. The shell flashes blues, greens, and purples depending on the light, and he sets it in 99.2% pure silver using the electroforming style he became known for back in the 80s until 2020.
John’s been making art and jewelry since the 60s, but what makes pieces like this even more special is that he can’t create electroformed jewelry anymore — the materials needed for the process just aren’t available today. So every electroformed abalone piece is truly one‑of‑a‑kind and impossible to recreate.
The choker sits close to the neck, giving it that clean, modern feel while still keeping all the organic curves of the shell. It’s simple, bold, and full of personality — a little shimmer of the ocean, shaped by a lifelong artist.
iridescent abalone shell
pure silver electroforming
rare, no‑longer‑possible technique
handcrafted coastal style
This abalone choker has that effortless, ocean‑meets‑art vibe John does so well. The shell flashes blues, greens, and purples depending on the light, and he sets it in 99.2% pure silver using the electroforming style he became known for back in the 80s until 2020.
John’s been making art and jewelry since the 60s, but what makes pieces like this even more special is that he can’t create electroformed jewelry anymore — the materials needed for the process just aren’t available today. So every electroformed abalone piece is truly one‑of‑a‑kind and impossible to recreate.
The choker sits close to the neck, giving it that clean, modern feel while still keeping all the organic curves of the shell. It’s simple, bold, and full of personality — a little shimmer of the ocean, shaped by a lifelong artist.
iridescent abalone shell
pure silver electroforming
rare, no‑longer‑possible technique
handcrafted coastal style
