Description
A rivulet of freshwater peacock pearls entwines and runs through ten strands of sterling silver heishi beads so delicate they flow over the skin like water. Triple-strand dangles with peacock pearl beads complete this graceful mineral and metal pairing. This Liquid Silver and Freshwater Peacock Pearl Jewelry Set is hand-strung in New Mexico by Native American artisans. Sterling silver necklace cones, hook clasp and earwires. Freshwater pearls may vary slightly. Handmade in New Mexico. Set comes with a necklace and pierced earrings.
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Museum Story
The National Museum of the American Indian is "committed to advancing the knowledge and understanding of the Native cultures of the Western Hemisphere—past, present and future through partnerships with Native people and others."
Gemstone Info
The only gemstones made by living creatures, rare NATURAL PEARLS are produced by mollusks who layer calcium carbonate around a microscopic irritant. Most pearls used commercially today are FRESHWATER PEARLS, cultured or farmed by implanting a grafted piece of shell into freshwater pearl mussels. SHELL PEARLS, also known as simulated or replica pearls are made from mother-of-pearl. Pearl is the birthstone for June.
Details
Necklace, 24"l.; Pierced Earrings, 1.5"l.
