2025 Judith Leiber Mollusk Aurum Crystal Evening Bag Clutch Shoulder Minaudiere

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A snapshot of the beach captured in crystals

Judith Leiber Couture's minaudières are so meticulously crafted, they're almost closer to … Read more A snapshot of the beach captured in crystals

Judith Leiber Couture's minaudières are so meticulously crafted, they're almost closer to artwork than accessories.

Armed with a mission to transform the mundane into the spectacular, Judith Leiber uses art, opera and travel influences to fashion bags that pack a flamboyant punch. Inspired by secret pockets of the sea bed, this clutch bag uses watercolours and clear crystals to create mollusk shapes that punctuate a smooth rectangular silhouette.

This ‘Aurum Mollusk'* clutch from Judith Leiber Couture is hand-sculpted from metal and embellished with silver, gold and white crystals in the shape of seashells. It is perfectly sized to fit keys, cash, and a lipstick. This clutch is a handheld and features a clasp.

* “Mollusk aurum"
refers to either the golden cowrie (Cypraea aurantium), a rare, valuable shell used by Pacific royalty, or a designer term like "Midnight Mollusk Aurum" for luxury items, such as Judith Leiber clutches, featuring gold/gilded shell patterns. "Mollusc" refers to the soft-bodied invertebrates (snails, clams, squid), while "aurum" is Latin for gold, creating a description of something golden and related to mollusks, often evoking natural beauty or luxury.
Biological context
Golden Cowrie: A stunning marine snail with a bright orange-gold shell, historically prized by Polynesian royalty, making it a true "golden mollusc".
Shells: Many mollusks produce beautiful shells (like cowries, scallops, cones) from calcium carbonate, often with intricate patterns, though some (like octopuses) have lost them.
Design/Fashion context
Judith Leiber: Uses "Mollusk Aurum" to describe intricate crystal patterns on evening bags, resembling golden mollusk shells.
Luxury: The term combines the organic allure of marine life with the preciousness of gold ("aurum") for high-end products.

"Mollusc aurum" is a descriptive phrase for something beautiful and gold-like, stemming from either a specific golden mollusk (the cowrie) or used in fashion to evoke luxury through shell-inspired design




Judith Leiber Couture slim clutch bag in midnight mollusk aurum pattern crystals and zinc alloy
Detachable chain shoulder strap, 12" drop
Framed top with lift-clasp closure
Approx. 4.3"H x 7.5"W x 1.8"D
Item Weight (Lbs.): 2.0
Made in Italy

A snapshot of the beach captured in crystal.

Armed with a mission to transform the mundane into the spectacular, Judith Leiber uses art, opera and travel influences to fashion bags that pack a flamboyant punch. Inspired by secret pockets of the sea bed, this clutch bag uses watercolours and clear crystals to create mollusk shapes that punctuate a smooth rectangular silhouette.

Judith Leiber Couture's minaudières are so meticulously crafted, they're almost closer to artwork than accessories. This 'Midnight Mollusk' clutch is hand-sculpted from metal and adorned with silver, gold and black crystals in the shape of seashells. It's perfectly sized to fit your keys, cash and a favorite lipstick.

Judith Leiber Couture slim clutch bag is crafted with midnight mollusk aurum pattern crystals and zinc alloy. This handheld bag features a framed top with liftclasp closure and a detachable chain shoulder strap with 12" drop. This evening bag measures approximately 4.3"H x 7.5"W x 1.8"D and weighs 2.0 lbs. Made in Italy.

Strap Type Detachable Chain Shoulder Strap
Material Crystals, Zinc Alloy
Country Of Origin Italy
Dimensions 4.3"H X 7.5"W X 1.8"D See less