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Celebrate individuality with a beautifully handcrafted keepsake inspired by Ireland’s rugged Atlantic coast. This unique ring and trinket box is made from a genuine oyster shell sourced along the Wild Atlantic Way, each one shaped by nature and completely one of a kind.
The flat top shell forms a delicate lid, finished with a faux pearl knob that adds an elegant touch and makes it easy to lift. Inside, a charming and uplifting message is revealed: “Just 🐝 Yourself” — with a tiny bee embellishment thoughtfully placed to stand in for the word “bee.” It’s a subtle, playful detail that makes this piece both meaningful and memorable.
The interior is carefully sealed with a smooth, glossy finish to protect the artwork while enhancing the shell’s natural beauty. The exterior remains largely untouched, preserving the raw textures and tones created by the Atlantic waters.
Perfect for holding rings, earrings, or small keepsakes, this trinket box is as practical as it is decorative. Whether given as a thoughtful gift or kept as a personal reminder, it’s a piece that carries warmth, encouragement, and coastal charm.
The oyster sits balanced on a ceramic tile base, forming a distinctive ring or trinket box that beautifully displays the shell’s rugged exterior. The sculptural form gives the piece an almost architectural presence, making it both a practical storage dish and a striking decorative object.
Because each oyster shell is naturally formed, every piece is completely unique, with its own individual shape, texture, and character — making your trinket dish truly one of a kind.
Please note that any embellishments may not perfectly match the colours or designs of the photographs shown. They will feature the same subject, but the design may differ.
Please note that our oyster ring / trinket dishes are individually made to order. Each shell passes through multiple stages of preparation and finishing to achieve a high-quality result. The final protective coating applied to the interior alone requires at least one week to cure properly. For this reason, please allow 1–2 weeks from the order date for your piece to be completed before it is dispatched.
These are wild, natural oyster shells gathered from the west coast of Ireland, and each one varies in size, shape, and natural markings. The average shell measures approximately 2″ × 3″, though some may be slightly shorter or taller, wider or narrower. As each piece is individually decorated by hand, the artwork will also vary, making every trinket dish truly unique. Any embellishments on the shell may change in design from time to time.
Oyster Tales is committed to offering its customers the highest level of service and customer satisfaction possible.
All our products are made and shipped with the greatest of care and attention.
SHIPPING COSTS AND DELIVERY
When designing and producing our hand-decorated gifts, we aimed to make quality craftsmanship synonymous with excellent service. We understand the importance of receiving products on time, in good condition, and at a reasonable shipping cost. That’s why we always work hard to process orders quickly and ensure they are securely packaged to protect them during transit.
Shipping costs vary depending on the region, so we cannot include them in the product price. Products are made to order, and delivery prices will change depending on the shipping location.
Ireland and Northern Ireland
(Approximate Delivery Costs and schedule)
Standard Post…….£2.50
Registered and Tracked Post…….£7.00
Production time 3-4 working days. Delivery – typically, for orders within Ireland, we use An Post – postal service, and customers can expect delivery to take 1-3 working days.
Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales) (Approximate Delivery Costs and schedule)
Standard Post…….£7.00
Registered and Tracked Post…….£12.00
Production time 3-4 working days. Delivery – typically, for orders within Ireland, we use An Post and Royal Mail – postal service, and customers can expect delivery to take 4-7 working days.
Please note that we can not accept responsibility for any failure on the part of any courier or delivery service used to deliver goods, nor can we accept any consequential loss incurred by the customer by any action or inaction on the part of Oyster Tales or any agent acting on behalf of Oyster Tales.
Please also note that these are average turnaround times only and are not a guarantee of which day your order will be delivered. Turnaround is shown on working days, which does not include weekends or public holidays.
RETURNS
We are confident that your order will be received on time, undamaged, and meet your expectations. If you are in any way dissatisfied with the condition or workmanship of your order, you can return it to us for a full refund or replacement within 14 days of receiving your item.
At Oyster Tales, we cannot offer a return unless:
(a) you request it within 14 days of receiving the product
(b) the product does not match the order or
(c) the product is faulty/damaged (other than natural markings on the shell due to Mother nature).
If the product(s) delivered does not match your order or is damaged (this excludes marks and chips on the shell that are natural and caused by nature) don't hesitate to get in touch with us by using the "Ask a Question" button outlining the problem and we will arrange the return of the said goods. Please remember to include your original invoice number and the name your order was placed under.
Any problem with an order should be outlined within 14 days of receiving the goods.
Please inform Oyster Tales of a problem within 14 days of receiving the goods to ensure the order is accepted and checked.