Here at Elliot Rhodes we are always trying to experiment with new materials and textures in an effort to push buckle design into new territory. Hence the introduction of this new collection of shell encrusted buckles. Each one of these is made entirely by hand with the shell being inlayed by hand, either in complete pieces or with multiple tiny fragments, with great care and precision. This particular style has been made with Black Lip Pearl Oyster (white/black version) or Tagnipis Shell (Mottled Brown tone) both with their wonderful array of tones and their gently ridged surface texture. Embedded into the metal frame with its lattice design it makes for a stunning buckle that is both sleek and at the same time wonderfully natural and original - no two pieces will ever be alike! I think you can use this buckle casually but I would love to see this worn for a smarter casual occasion (a night out?) on a belt with a little sheen that will make a very stylish statement.
