Celestina Sterling Silver Minaudiere | Luxurious Designer Crocodile Textured Metal Evening Purse

Posted on: Sep 13

With this sterling silver minaudiere, Celestina designer Tina Maristela-Ocampa shows us what her magic touch can bring to metal.

The brand is more famous for its abalone and mother-of-pearl clutches, but this gorgeous minaudiere is no less striking. In fact, by dabbling in an unexpected medium, Celestina ensures this evening purse really stands out. The sterling silver exterior is given a modern lift with a stunning crocodile texture. Each scale is meticulously rendered to create this dramatic finish. These scales are mimicked by two faceted smoky topazes, which form the minaudiere's closure.

The sumptuous suede lining ensures this sterling silver purse doesn't become a rattle once it's packed with party essentials. It really is a matter of essentials only though, as such a tiny clutch will never offer a lot of storage space. If you're used to oversized clutches that might pose a problem, but I think the looks are incentive enough to scale back.

If the size doesn't put you off, the price just might. Celestina clutches are never cheap, and at $2,150 this is more expensive than most. Still, if you can stretch your budget to buy it, this glamorpuss is bound to work its magic for years to come.