A beautiful statement necklace that combines elegant Nephrite Jade beads and organic Freshwater Pearls to make an unexpected modern classic necklace with what normally would be considered traditional materials.
Pearls are the June birthstone. They have long been associated with the moon and represent innocence, purity, faith, love, and balances emotions.
Nephrite Jade has been used in China for over 7,000 years. It was the first Jade used before significant deposits of Burmese Jadeite was discovered in the late 1700’s. It was highly valued during the Neolithic period, particularly by the Liangzhu culture, for making tools, ornaments, and ritual objects. During the Shang (1600–1046 BCE) and Zhou (1046–256 BCE) dynasties, it became associated with royal and religious significance. Nephrite Jade is associated with prosperity, harmony, balance and protection.
- Necklace measures 17.5” (45cm) with a 2” extension chain.
- Real Grade AA Freshwater Pearls.
- All metal parts are gold-played stainless steel that is tarnish resistant and is hypoallergenic to most skin types. However, those with topical skin allergies to iron metal should avoid this piece.
- Jade beads measure 1.5” (3.8cm) each with 3 used in total.
- Please, keep in mind the nature of crystals pearl, shell, wood, and bone is that they are one-of-a-kind and may have naturally formed imperfections. Contact us if you have any concerns or questions.
- Made at our Toronto, Ontario studios. Please, allow 5-8 business days for your piece to be made and then shipped.