Neisha Crosland
Shell border – Serpentine Opus Sectile with Mother of Pearl Camellias and Brass Pin
A refined border that blends stone craft with shell ornament. White serpentine opus sectile forms the field, punctuated by Mother of Pearl camellias, each centred with a small brass pin like a piece of jewellery set into the surface.

This border pairs the calm, mineral elegance of white serpentine with the luminous depth of Mother of Pearl. The serpentine elements are cut in opus sectile fashion - larger shaped pieces fitted precisely together - creating a disciplined, interlocking ground. Set into this field, the camellia blooms are built from layered shell petals, catching light with soft iridescence and subtle tonal shifts from milky white to warm champagne.


A brass pin at the centre of each flower adds a crisp point of contrast and a crafted, atelier detail that rewards close attention. Ideal as a framing device around wall panels, as a decorative trim between fields, for fireplace surrounds, bathroom panelling, feature niches, or as a transition between materials. Supplied as a border format, with length, layout, and material balance tailored to the project.

Product Applications

Also available as mosaicsFireplace surroundFurnitureInternal useKitchensLeisureResidentialRestaurantsScreensTabletopsWallingYachts

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