This handmade angel is made from a real oyster shell, and its pearly inside gives her a soft, shimmering glow. The edge of the shell is finished by hand in gold leaf, which catches the light on the tree. Her head is a lustrous faux pearl, and her delicate wooden wings are laser cut with a lace-like pattern. A tiny gold-plated starfish charm hangs at her centre, a nod to the shoreline where her shell began. She hangs from a silver cord, ready for your tree.

Handmade by Allie Alpass and sold at Hope Cove Gallery in South Devon, this oyster shell angel is a lovely choice for a coastal Christmas. She’s a gentle, traditional decoration with a seaside twist, and she looks beautiful on a tree, in a window, or hanging from a mantelpiece or a door. She’s also a thoughtful gift to remember someone special, or to give to a friend who loves the sea, handmade decorations, or shell crafts. She makes a lovely stocking filler or Secret Santa present, and she packs away easily to come out again every Christmas.

If you like her, look out for Allie’s other oyster shell decorations, including the robin and holly design.

Every oyster shell is a natural product, so no two angels are exactly alike. Shell markings, shape, and size vary slightly, which makes each one unique.

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