A beautiful blend of Irish craft, coastal charm, and musical poetry, this handcrafted oyster shell ring and trinket box is made from a genuine shell gathered along Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. Naturally shaped by the Atlantic Ocean, each piece is entirely unique, with its own texture, tone, and character.
The flat top shell forms a graceful lid, finished with a faux pearl knob that adds a touch of elegance and allows it to be lifted with ease. Inside, a meaningful lyric is revealed: “You’re the measure of my dreams”—a romantic line from The Pogues. These words speak of deep love and admiration, suggesting that the person they’re meant for sets the standard for all hopes, dreams, and happiness—someone who defines what truly matters.
The interior is carefully sealed with a smooth, glossy finish to protect the design while enhancing the natural beauty of the shell. The exterior is left largely untouched, preserving the raw, organic feel of the oyster as formed by the sea.
Perfect for storing rings, earrings, or tiny treasures, this trinket box is both practical and decorative. Whether given as a heartfelt gift or kept as a personal reminder of love and connection, it’s a piece that carries both coastal beauty and a touch of timeless Irish music.You’re the measure of my dreams – Oyster ring dish
The oyster is balanced on a porcelain tile base, forming a distinctive ring or trinket box that beautifully showcases the shell’s rugged exterior. The sculptural design gives the piece an almost architectural presence, making it both a practical storage dish and an eye-catching decorative object.
The transparent adhesive connecting the oyster to its base reflects light like water, evoking the ocean. This clear connection gives the impression that the shell is still embraced by the sea.
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.
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We believe that every shell has a tale to tell. Our oysters are from the west coast of Ireland, picked from the waters of the world-famous “Galway Bay” part of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.
Shells are genuinely one-of-a-kind gifts because no two are alike. They are tumbled by the wild Atlantic Ocean waves and shaped by the changing seasons, resulting in varying sizes and shapes. We work with what nature has given us. Variations such as; growth marks, ragged edges, chipped backs, and barnacles make each one special.
Every shell is individually picked, cleaned, prepared, hand-painted and decorated by our artists at our studio in Galway, Ireland.
Whether you receive this as a gift or purchase it for yourself as a decoration, a memento of a trip, or for friends or family to mark an occasion or relationship, you are becoming part of this Oyster’s tale.
