Large Oyster Limoges Box with Pearl

A large oyster opens wide to show a pearl nestled inside, the ocean's own small treasure. Made in Limoges, France, this porcelain Limoges box was painted by hand with a seaside spirit.

The World Is Your Oyster

An oyster with a pearl has long stood for hidden beauty and good fortune, a reward for patience and a bit of luck. This box shows the shell open just enough to reveal the prize, a scene that suits beachcombers and jewelry admirers alike.

Pearl of the Sea

• Large oyster shell holding a pearl
• Fits a shell, beach or ocean collection
• Pairs with starfish, conch and sand dollar pieces

Shoreline Treasures

This is a thoughtful present for a June birthday, since pearl is that month's birthstone, or for a thirtieth wedding anniversary, traditionally the pearl anniversary. It also suits a bride who plans to wear pearls on her wedding day, or a friend who collects seashells. Set it on a vanity beside a strand of pearls, a beach house shelf with shells, or a bathroom counter with sea glass. Every oyster is painted by hand, so the shell's shading differs a little from piece to piece.